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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.90, 3,455.50 and 660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.90, 3,455.50 and 660.52 is: 990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.90 : 3,455.50 = 660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.90/3,455.50 = 660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.90x = 3,455.50 × 660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.90x = 2,282,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,426.86/2,303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.68

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