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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.31, 3,459.09 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.31, 3,459.09 and 662.48 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.31 : 3,459.09 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.31/3,459.09 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.31x = 3,459.09 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.31x = 2,291,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,572.38/2,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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