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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.93, 3,487.11 and 659.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.93, 3,487.11 and 659.09 is: 988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.93 : 3,487.11 = 659.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.93/3,487.11 = 659.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.93x = 3,487.11 × 659.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.93x = 2,298,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,301.89/2,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.55

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