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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.62, 3,460.52 and 663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.62, 3,460.52 and 663.13 is: 994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.62 : 3,460.52 = 663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.62/3,460.52 = 663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.62x = 3,460.52 × 663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.62x = 2,294,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,771.31/2,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.86

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