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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.20, 3,455.26 and 660.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.20, 3,455.26 and 660.37 is: 990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.20 : 3,455.26 = 660.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.20/3,455.26 = 660.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.20x = 3,455.26 × 660.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.20x = 2,281,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,750.05/2,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.26

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