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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.12, 3,459.24 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.12, 3,459.24 and 662.60 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.12 : 3,459.24 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.12/3,459.24 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.12x = 3,459.24 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.12x = 2,292,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,092.42/2,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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