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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.27, 3,613.94 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.27, 3,613.94 and 654.36 is: 981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.27 : 3,613.94 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.27/3,613.94 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.27x = 3,613.94 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.27x = 2,364,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,814.51/2,409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.55

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