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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.74, 3,455.61 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.74, 3,455.61 and 660.39 is: 990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.74 : 3,455.61 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.74/3,455.61 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.74x = 3,455.61 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.74x = 2,282,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,050.29/2,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.59

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