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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.04, 3,582.08 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.04, 3,582.08 and 656.76 is: 985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.04 : 3,582.08 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.04/3,582.08 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.04x = 3,582.08 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.04x = 2,352,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,566.86/2,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.15

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