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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.97, 3,454.58 and 659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.97, 3,454.58 and 659.48 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.97 : 3,454.58 = 659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.97/3,454.58 = 659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.97x = 3,454.58 × 659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.97x = 2,278,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,210.79/2,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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