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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.93, 3,451.50 and 657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.93, 3,451.50 and 657.72 is: 986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.93 : 3,451.50 = 657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.93/3,451.50 = 657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.93x = 3,451.50 × 657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.93x = 2,270,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,120.58/2,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.61

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