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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.06, 3,456 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.06, 3,456 and 660.60 is: 990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.06 : 3,456 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.06/3,456 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.06x = 3,456 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.06x = 2,283,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,033.60/2,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.88

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