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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.68, 3,466.02 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.68, 3,466.02 and 579.30 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.68 : 3,466.02 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.68/3,466.02 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.68x = 3,466.02 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.68x = 2,007,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,865.39/2,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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