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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.85, 3,465.37 and 994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.85, 3,465.37 and 994.70 is: 1,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.85 : 3,465.37 = 994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.85/3,465.37 = 994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.85x = 3,465.37 × 994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.85x = 3,447,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,007.85/2,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.66

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