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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.25, 3,587.07 and 659.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.25, 3,587.07 and 659.89 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.25 : 3,587.07 = 659.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.25/3,587.07 = 659.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.25x = 3,587.07 × 659.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.25x = 2,367,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,071.62/2,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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