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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.85, 3,458.88 and 662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.85, 3,458.88 and 662.43 is: 993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.85 : 3,458.88 = 662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.85/3,458.88 = 662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.85x = 3,458.88 × 662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.85x = 2,291,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,265.88/2,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.67

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