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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.36, 3,452.26 and 657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.36, 3,452.26 and 657.86 is: 986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.36 : 3,452.26 = 657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.36/3,452.26 = 657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.36x = 3,452.26 × 657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.36x = 2,271,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,103.76/2,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.85

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