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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.50, 3,453.66 and 658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.50, 3,453.66 and 658.98 is: 988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.50 : 3,453.66 = 658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.50/3,453.66 = 658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.50x = 3,453.66 × 658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.50x = 2,275,892.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,892.87/2,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.44

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