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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.14, 3,459.82 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.14, 3,459.82 and 662.80 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.14 : 3,459.82 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.14/3,459.82 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.14x = 3,459.82 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.14x = 2,293,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,168.70/2,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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