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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.73 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.73 and 657.36 is: 986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.79 : 3,451.73 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.79/3,451.73 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.79x = 3,451.73 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.79x = 2,269,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,025.95/2,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.19

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