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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.02, 3,458.40 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.02, 3,458.40 and 662.14 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.02 : 3,458.40 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.02/3,458.40 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.02x = 3,458.40 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.02x = 2,289,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,944.98/2,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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