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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.08, 3,585.12 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.08, 3,585.12 and 659.20 is: 988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.08 : 3,585.12 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.08/3,585.12 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.08x = 3,585.12 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.08x = 2,363,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,311.10/2,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.80

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