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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.91, 3,451.41 and 657.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.91, 3,451.41 and 657.51 is: 986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.91 : 3,451.41 = 657.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.91/3,451.41 = 657.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.91x = 3,451.41 × 657.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.91x = 2,269,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,336.59/2,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.28

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