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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.64, 3,456.35 and 660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.64, 3,456.35 and 660.74 is: 990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.64 : 3,456.35 = 660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.64/3,456.35 = 660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.64x = 3,456.35 × 660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.64x = 2,283,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,754.04/2,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.94

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