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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.88, 3,456.30 and 661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.88, 3,456.30 and 661.05 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.88 : 3,456.30 = 661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.88/3,456.30 = 661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.88x = 3,456.30 × 661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.88x = 2,284,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,787.12/2,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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