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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.73, 3,460.70 and 663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.73, 3,460.70 and 663.41 is: 995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.73 : 3,460.70 = 663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.73/3,460.70 = 663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.73x = 3,460.70 × 663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.73x = 2,295,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,862.99/2,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.29

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