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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308, 3,461.60 and 664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308, 3,461.60 and 664.32 is: 996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308 : 3,461.60 = 664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308/3,461.60 = 664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308x = 3,461.60 × 664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308x = 2,299,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,610.11/2,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.36

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