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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391, 3,586.50 and 659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391, 3,586.50 and 659.63 is: 989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391 : 3,586.50 = 659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391/3,586.50 = 659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391x = 3,586.50 × 659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391x = 2,365,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,745.06/2,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.44

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