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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.10, 3,456.15 and 660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.10, 3,456.15 and 660.61 is: 990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.10 : 3,456.15 = 660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.10/3,456.15 = 660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.10x = 3,456.15 × 660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.10x = 2,283,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,167.25/2,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.92

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