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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.75, 3,453.80 and 659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.75, 3,453.80 and 659.43 is: 989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.75 : 3,453.80 = 659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.75/3,453.80 = 659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.75x = 3,453.80 × 659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.75x = 2,277,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,539.33/2,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.05

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