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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.28, 3,586.62 and 659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.28, 3,586.62 and 659.76 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.28 : 3,586.62 = 659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.28/3,586.62 = 659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.28x = 3,586.62 × 659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.28x = 2,366,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,308.41/2,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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