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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.71, 3,903.93 and 654.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.71, 3,903.93 and 654.93 is: 982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.71 : 3,903.93 = 654.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.71/3,903.93 = 654.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.71x = 3,903.93 × 654.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.71x = 2,556,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,800.87/2,602.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.36

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