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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.68, 3,451.51 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.68, 3,451.51 and 657.32 is: 986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.68 : 3,451.51 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.68/3,451.51 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.68x = 3,451.51 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.68x = 2,268,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,730.12/2,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.11

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