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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.62, 3,458.49 and 662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.62, 3,458.49 and 662.10 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.62 : 3,458.49 = 662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.62/3,458.49 = 662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.62x = 3,458.49 × 662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.62x = 2,289,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,866.23/2,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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