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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.04, 3,466.54 and 579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.04, 3,466.54 and 579.67 is: 869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.04 : 3,466.54 = 579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.04/3,466.54 = 579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.04x = 3,466.54 × 579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.04x = 2,009,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,441.30/2,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.50

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