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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.89, 3,458.13 and 662.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.89, 3,458.13 and 662.00 is: 992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.89 : 3,458.13 = 662.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.89/3,458.13 = 662.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.89x = 3,458.13 × 662.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.89x = 2,289,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,262.29/2,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.79

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