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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.84, 3,612.94 and 653.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.84, 3,612.94 and 653.98 is: 980.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.84 : 3,612.94 = 653.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.84/3,612.94 = 653.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.84x = 3,612.94 × 653.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.84x = 2,362,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,790.50/2,408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.88

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