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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.15, 3,451.05 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.15, 3,451.05 and 657.75 is: 986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.15 : 3,451.05 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.15/3,451.05 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.15x = 3,451.05 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.15x = 2,269,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,928.14/2,301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.43

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