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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.06, 3,453 and 658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.06, 3,453 and 658.60 is: 987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.06 : 3,453 = 658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.06/3,453 = 658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.06x = 3,453 × 658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.06x = 2,274,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,145.80/2,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.88

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