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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.29 and 657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.29 and 657.58 is: 986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.79 : 3,451.29 = 657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.79/3,451.29 = 657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.79x = 3,451.29 × 657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.79x = 2,269,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,490.65/2,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.40

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