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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.80, 3,591.91 and 639.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.80, 3,591.91 and 639.93 is: 959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.80 : 3,591.91 = 639.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.80/3,591.91 = 639.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.80x = 3,591.91 × 639.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.80x = 2,298,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,570.97/2,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.82

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