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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.91, 3,584.45 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.91, 3,584.45 and 658.13 is: 987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.91 : 3,584.45 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.91/3,584.45 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.91x = 3,584.45 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.91x = 2,359,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,017.80/2,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.08

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