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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.21, 3,586.41 and 659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.21, 3,586.41 and 659.84 is: 989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.21 : 3,586.41 = 659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.21/3,586.41 = 659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.21x = 3,586.41 × 659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.21x = 2,366,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,438.84/2,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.64

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