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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.96, 3,450.95 and 657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.96, 3,450.95 and 657.07 is: 985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.96 : 3,450.95 = 657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.96/3,450.95 = 657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.96x = 3,450.95 × 657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.96x = 2,267,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,515.72/2,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.47

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