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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.96, 3,456.96 and 661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.96, 3,456.96 and 661.06 is: 991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.96 : 3,456.96 = 661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.96/3,456.96 = 661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.96x = 3,456.96 × 661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.96x = 2,285,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,257.98/2,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.45

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