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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.22, 3,452.82 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.22, 3,452.82 and 658.32 is: 987.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.22 : 3,452.82 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.22/3,452.82 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.22x = 3,452.82 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.22x = 2,273,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,060.46/2,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.34

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