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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.39, 3,452.15 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.39, 3,452.15 and 657.99 is: 987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.39 : 3,452.15 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.39/3,452.15 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.39x = 3,452.15 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.39x = 2,271,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,476.89/2,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.00

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