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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.36, 3,450.52 and 656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.36, 3,450.52 and 656.90 is: 985.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.36 : 3,450.52 = 656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.36/3,450.52 = 656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.36x = 3,450.52 × 656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.36x = 2,266,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,643.30/2,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.35

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