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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.06, 3,451.66 and 635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.06, 3,451.66 and 635.34 is: 953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.06 : 3,451.66 = 635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.06/3,451.66 = 635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.06x = 3,451.66 × 635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.06x = 2,192,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,977.66/2,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.03

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