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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 580.29 is: 870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.66 : 3,467.49 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.66/3,467.49 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.66x = 3,467.49 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.66x = 2,012,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,149.77/2,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.44

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