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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.23, 3,450.80 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.23, 3,450.80 and 657.38 is: 985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.23 : 3,450.80 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.23/3,450.80 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.23x = 3,450.80 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.23x = 2,268,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,466.36/2,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.76

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