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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.67, 3,466.05 and 579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.67, 3,466.05 and 579.25 is: 868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.67 : 3,466.05 = 579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.67/3,466.05 = 579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.67x = 3,466.05 × 579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.67x = 2,007,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,709.46/2,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.89

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