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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.74, 3,458.28 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.74, 3,458.28 and 662.40 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.74 : 3,458.28 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.74/3,458.28 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.74x = 3,458.28 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.74x = 2,290,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,764.67/2,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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