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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.67, 3,458.57 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.67, 3,458.57 and 662.18 is: 993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.67 : 3,458.57 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.67/3,458.57 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.67x = 3,458.57 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.67x = 2,290,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,175.28/2,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.28

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