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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.36, 3,450.66 and 656.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.36, 3,450.66 and 656.78 is: 985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.36 : 3,450.66 = 656.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.36/3,450.66 = 656.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.36x = 3,450.66 × 656.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.36x = 2,266,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,324.47/2,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.20

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