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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.51, 3,457.28 and 660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.51, 3,457.28 and 660.93 is: 991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.51 : 3,457.28 = 660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.51/3,457.28 = 660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.51x = 3,457.28 × 660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.51x = 2,285,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,021.72/2,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.54

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