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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.30, 3,456.98 and 660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.30, 3,456.98 and 660.86 is: 991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.30 : 3,456.98 = 660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.30/3,456.98 = 660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.30x = 3,456.98 × 660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.30x = 2,284,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,579.80/2,304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.44

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