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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.86, 3,466.26 and 579.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.86, 3,466.26 and 579.49 is: 869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.86 : 3,466.26 = 579.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.86/3,466.26 = 579.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.86x = 3,466.26 × 579.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.86x = 2,008,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,654.34/2,310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.22

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