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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.22, 3,450.30 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.22, 3,450.30 and 656.76 is: 985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.22 : 3,450.30 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.22/3,450.30 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.22x = 3,450.30 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.22x = 2,266,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,019.03/2,300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.13

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