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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.41, 3,456.73 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.41, 3,456.73 and 661.20 is: 991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.41 : 3,456.73 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.41/3,456.73 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.41x = 3,456.73 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.41x = 2,285,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,589.88/2,304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.83

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