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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301, 3,451.66 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301, 3,451.66 and 657.66 is: 986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301 : 3,451.66 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301/3,451.66 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301x = 3,451.66 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301x = 2,270,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,018.72/2,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.54

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