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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.52, 3,453.80 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.52, 3,453.80 and 659.08 is: 988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.52 : 3,453.80 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.52/3,453.80 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.52x = 3,453.80 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.52x = 2,276,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,330.50/2,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.63

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