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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.72, 3,457.04 and 661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.72, 3,457.04 and 661.23 is: 991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.72 : 3,457.04 = 661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.72/3,457.04 = 661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.72x = 3,457.04 × 661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.72x = 2,285,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,900.21/2,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.83

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