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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.58, 3,591.81 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.58, 3,591.81 and 639.58 is: 959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.58 : 3,591.81 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.58/3,591.81 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.58x = 3,591.81 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.58x = 2,297,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,249.84/2,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.35

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