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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.65, 3,459.06 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.65, 3,459.06 and 662.31 is: 993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.65 : 3,459.06 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.65/3,459.06 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.65x = 3,459.06 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.65x = 2,290,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,970.03/2,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.63

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