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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.08, 3,452.16 and 657.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.08, 3,452.16 and 657.58 is: 986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.08 : 3,452.16 = 657.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.08/3,452.16 = 657.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.08x = 3,452.16 × 657.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.08x = 2,270,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,071.91/2,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.53

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