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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.64, 3,465.92 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.64, 3,465.92 and 579.24 is: 868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.64 : 3,465.92 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.64/3,465.92 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.64x = 3,465.92 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.64x = 2,007,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,599.50/2,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.85

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