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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.44, 3,451.58 and 658.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.44, 3,451.58 and 658.00 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.44 : 3,451.58 = 658.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.44/3,451.58 = 658.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.44x = 3,451.58 × 658.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.44x = 2,271,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,122.38/2,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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