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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.98, 3,451.41 and 657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.98, 3,451.41 and 657.64 is: 986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.98 : 3,451.41 = 657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.98/3,451.41 = 657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.98x = 3,451.41 × 657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.98x = 2,269,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,785.27/2,300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.44

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