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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.41, 3,450.33 and 657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.41, 3,450.33 and 657.10 is: 985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.41 : 3,450.33 = 657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.41/3,450.33 = 657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.41x = 3,450.33 × 657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.41x = 2,267,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,211.84/2,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.57

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