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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.61, 3,458.93 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.61, 3,458.93 and 662.03 is: 993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.61 : 3,458.93 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.61/3,458.93 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.61x = 3,458.93 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.61x = 2,289,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,912.12/2,305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.19

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