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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.51, 3,451.36 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.51, 3,451.36 and 657.18 is: 985.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.51 : 3,451.36 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.51/3,451.36 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.51x = 3,451.36 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.51x = 2,268,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,171.63/2,300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.94

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