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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.08, 3,450.58 and 657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.08, 3,450.58 and 657.25 is: 985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.08 : 3,450.58 = 657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.08/3,450.58 = 657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.08x = 3,450.58 × 657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.08x = 2,267,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,883.44/2,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.58

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