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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.43, 3,459.37 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.43, 3,459.37 and 640.68 is: 960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.43 : 3,459.37 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.43/3,459.37 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.43x = 3,459.37 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.43x = 2,216,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,349.17/2,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.94

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