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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.97, 3,760.17 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.97, 3,760.17 and 658.23 is: 987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.97 : 3,760.17 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.97/3,760.17 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.97x = 3,760.17 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.97x = 2,475,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,056.70/2,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.27

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