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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.54, 3,452.43 and 657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.54, 3,452.43 and 657.96 is: 986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.54 : 3,452.43 = 657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.54/3,452.43 = 657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.54x = 3,452.43 × 657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.54x = 2,271,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,560.84/2,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.97

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