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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.18, 3,458.31 and 661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.18, 3,458.31 and 661.74 is: 992.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.18 : 3,458.31 = 661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.18/3,458.31 = 661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.18x = 3,458.31 × 661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.18x = 2,288,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,502.06/2,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.77

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