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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.39, 3,465.66 and 995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.39, 3,465.66 and 995.98 is: 1,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.39 : 3,465.66 = 995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.39/3,465.66 = 995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.39x = 3,465.66 × 995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.39x = 3,451,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,728.05/2,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.36

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