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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.08, 3,459.32 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.08, 3,459.32 and 662.58 is: 993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.08 : 3,459.32 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.08/3,459.32 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.08x = 3,459.32 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.08x = 2,292,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,076.25/2,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.93

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