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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.10, 3,449.76 and 656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.10, 3,449.76 and 656.27 is: 984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.10 : 3,449.76 = 656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.10/3,449.76 = 656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.10x = 3,449.76 × 656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.10x = 2,263,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,974.00/2,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.29

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