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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.70, 3,459.02 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.70, 3,459.02 and 662.88 is: 994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.70 : 3,459.02 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.70/3,459.02 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.70x = 3,459.02 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.70x = 2,292,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,911.86/2,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.02

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