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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.41, 3,453.33 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.41, 3,453.33 and 659.10 is: 988.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.41 : 3,453.33 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.41/3,453.33 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.41x = 3,453.33 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.41x = 2,276,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,089.80/2,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.57

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