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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.90, 3,451.05 and 657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.90, 3,451.05 and 657.59 is: 986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.90 : 3,451.05 = 657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.90/3,451.05 = 657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.90x = 3,451.05 × 657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.90x = 2,269,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,358.71/2,300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.29

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