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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.23, 3,465.02 and 995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.23, 3,465.02 and 995.62 is: 1,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.23 : 3,465.02 = 995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.23/3,465.02 = 995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.23x = 3,465.02 × 995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.23x = 3,449,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,843.21/2,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.00

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