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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.32, 3,585.06 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.32, 3,585.06 and 659.08 is: 988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.32 : 3,585.06 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.32/3,585.06 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.32x = 3,585.06 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.32x = 2,362,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,841.34/2,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.50

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