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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.83, 3,460.79 and 663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.83, 3,460.79 and 663.34 is: 995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.83 : 3,460.79 = 663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.83/3,460.79 = 663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.83x = 3,460.79 × 663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.83x = 2,295,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,680.44/2,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.17

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