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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.74, 3,465.48 and 666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.74, 3,465.48 and 666.86 is: 1,000.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.74 : 3,465.48 = 666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.74/3,465.48 = 666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.74x = 3,465.48 × 666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.74x = 2,310,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,989.99/2,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.11

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