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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.36, 3,460.14 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.36, 3,460.14 and 663.02 is: 994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.36 : 3,460.14 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.36/3,460.14 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.36x = 3,460.14 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.36x = 2,294,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,142.02/2,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.70

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