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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.03, 3,462.66 and 664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.03, 3,462.66 and 664.71 is: 997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.03 : 3,462.66 = 664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.03/3,462.66 = 664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.03x = 3,462.66 × 664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.03x = 2,301,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,671.72/2,308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.24

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