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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.83, 3,583.25 and 657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.83, 3,583.25 and 657.59 is: 986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.83 : 3,583.25 = 657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.83/3,583.25 = 657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.83x = 3,583.25 × 657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.83x = 2,356,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,306.08/2,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.39

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