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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.48, 3,453.64 and 659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.48, 3,453.64 and 659.03 is: 988.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.48 : 3,453.64 = 659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.48/3,453.64 = 659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.48x = 3,453.64 × 659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.48x = 2,276,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,033.45/2,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.51

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