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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.96, 3,453.96 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.96, 3,453.96 and 659.06 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.96 : 3,453.96 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.96/3,453.96 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.96x = 3,453.96 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.96x = 2,276,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,366.88/2,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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