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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.42, 3,585.45 and 659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.42, 3,585.45 and 659.18 is: 988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.42 : 3,585.45 = 659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.42/3,585.45 = 659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.42x = 3,585.45 × 659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.42x = 2,363,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,456.93/2,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.72

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