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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.72, 3,461.19 and 663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.72, 3,461.19 and 663.89 is: 995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.72 : 3,461.19 = 663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.72/3,461.19 = 663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.72x = 3,461.19 × 663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.72x = 2,297,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,832.12/2,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.72

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