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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.85, 3,454.29 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.85, 3,454.29 and 659.27 is: 988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.85 : 3,454.29 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.85/3,454.29 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.85x = 3,454.29 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.85x = 2,277,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,318.40/2,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.91

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