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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.52, 3,452.52 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.52, 3,452.52 and 658.10 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.52 : 3,452.52 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.52/3,452.52 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.52x = 3,452.52 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.52x = 2,272,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,103.41/2,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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