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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.51, 3,458.42 and 662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.51, 3,458.42 and 662.07 is: 993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.51 : 3,458.42 = 662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.51/3,458.42 = 662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.51x = 3,458.42 × 662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.51x = 2,289,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,730.13/2,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.15

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