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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.24, 3,452.80 and 658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.24, 3,452.80 and 658.40 is: 987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.24 : 3,452.80 = 658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.24/3,452.80 = 658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.24x = 3,452.80 × 658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.24x = 2,273,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,323.52/2,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.44

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