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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.41, 3,451.83 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.41, 3,451.83 and 658.10 is: 987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.41 : 3,451.83 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.41/3,451.83 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.41x = 3,451.83 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.41x = 2,271,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,649.32/2,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.07

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