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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.36, 3,458.63 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.36, 3,458.63 and 662.03 is: 993.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.36 : 3,458.63 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.36/3,458.63 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.36x = 3,458.63 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.36x = 2,289,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,716.82/2,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.21

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