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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.82, 3,460.74 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.82, 3,460.74 and 663.36 is: 995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.82 : 3,460.74 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.82/3,460.74 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.82x = 3,460.74 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.82x = 2,295,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,716.49/2,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.19

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