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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.45, 3,457.58 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.45, 3,457.58 and 661.60 is: 992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.45 : 3,457.58 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.45/3,457.58 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.45x = 3,457.58 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.45x = 2,287,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,522.98/2,305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.23

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