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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.47, 3,453.83 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.47, 3,453.83 and 659.26 is: 988.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.47 : 3,453.83 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.47/3,453.83 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.47x = 3,453.83 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.47x = 2,276,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,975.46/2,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.93

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