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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.08, 3,457.61 and 661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.08, 3,457.61 and 661.64 is: 992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.08 : 3,457.61 = 661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.08/3,457.61 = 661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.08x = 3,457.61 × 661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.08x = 2,287,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,693.08/2,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.46

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