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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.24, 3,457.87 and 661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.24, 3,457.87 and 661.79 is: 992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.24 : 3,457.87 = 661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.24/3,457.87 = 661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.24x = 3,457.87 × 661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.24x = 2,288,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,390.78/2,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.69

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