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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.84, 3,455.25 and 660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.84, 3,455.25 and 660.02 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.84 : 3,455.25 = 660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.84/3,455.25 = 660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.84x = 3,455.25 × 660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.84x = 2,280,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,545.22/2,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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