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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.12, 3,461.27 and 663.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.12, 3,461.27 and 663.63 is: 995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.12 : 3,461.27 = 663.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.12/3,461.27 = 663.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.12x = 3,461.27 × 663.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.12x = 2,296,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,999.29/2,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.61

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