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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.98, 3,452.51 and 658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.98, 3,452.51 and 658.58 is: 987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.98 : 3,452.51 = 658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.98/3,452.51 = 658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.98x = 3,452.51 × 658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.98x = 2,273,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,738.42/2,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.73

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