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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.27, 3,461.68 and 664.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.27, 3,461.68 and 664.37 is: 996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.27 : 3,461.68 = 664.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.27/3,461.68 = 664.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.27x = 3,461.68 × 664.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.27x = 2,299,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,836.34/2,308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.35

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