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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.94, 3,456 and 660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.94, 3,456 and 660.72 is: 991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.94 : 3,456 = 660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.94/3,456 = 660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.94x = 3,456 × 660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.94x = 2,283,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,461.28/2,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.11

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