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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.10, 3,466.62 and 579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.10, 3,466.62 and 579.68 is: 869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.10 : 3,466.62 = 579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.10/3,466.62 = 579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.10x = 3,466.62 × 579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.10x = 2,009,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,530.28/2,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.51

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