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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.04, 3,466.56 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.04, 3,466.56 and 579.66 is: 869.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.04 : 3,466.56 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.04/3,466.56 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.04x = 3,466.56 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.04x = 2,009,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,426.17/2,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.49

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