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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.78, 3,455.13 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.78, 3,455.13 and 660.02 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.78 : 3,455.13 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.78/3,455.13 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.78x = 3,455.13 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.78x = 2,280,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,454.90/2,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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