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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.98, 3,455.26 and 660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.98, 3,455.26 and 660.08 is: 989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.98 : 3,455.26 = 660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.98/3,455.26 = 660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.98x = 3,455.26 × 660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.98x = 2,280,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,755.01/2,303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.92

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