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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.02, 3,455.40 and 660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.02, 3,455.40 and 660.14 is: 990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.02 : 3,455.40 = 660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.02/3,455.40 = 660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.02x = 3,455.40 × 660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.02x = 2,281,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,047.76/2,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.03

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