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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.35, 3,457.80 and 661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.35, 3,457.80 and 661.86 is: 992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.35 : 3,457.80 = 661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.35/3,457.80 = 661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.35x = 3,457.80 × 661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.35x = 2,288,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,579.51/2,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.73

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