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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.62, 3,465.86 and 923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.62, 3,465.86 and 923.58 is: 1,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.62 : 3,465.86 = 923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.62/3,465.86 = 923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.62x = 3,465.86 × 923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.62x = 3,200,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,994.36/2,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.34

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