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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.98, 3,457.56 and 661.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.98, 3,457.56 and 661.35 is: 992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.98 : 3,457.56 = 661.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.98/3,457.56 = 661.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.98x = 3,457.56 × 661.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.98x = 2,286,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,657.31/2,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.05

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