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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.24, 3,456.36 and 660.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.24, 3,456.36 and 660.89 is: 991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.24 : 3,456.36 = 660.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.24/3,456.36 = 660.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.24x = 3,456.36 × 660.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.24x = 2,284,256.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,256.48/2,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.33

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