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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.60, 3,453.12 and 984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.60, 3,453.12 and 984.66 is: 1,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.60 : 3,453.12 = 984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.60/3,453.12 = 984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.60x = 3,453.12 × 984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.60x = 3,400,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,149.14/2,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.30

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