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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.09, 3,459.12 and 662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.09, 3,459.12 and 662.63 is: 993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.09 : 3,459.12 = 662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.09/3,459.12 = 662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.09x = 3,459.12 × 662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.09x = 2,292,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,125.33/2,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.94

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