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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.12, 3,460.68 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.12, 3,460.68 and 663.44 is: 995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.12 : 3,460.68 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.12/3,460.68 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.12x = 3,460.68 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.12x = 2,295,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,953.54/2,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.16

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