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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.35, 3,906.53 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.35, 3,906.53 and 656.40 is: 984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.35 : 3,906.53 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.35/3,906.53 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.35x = 3,906.53 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.35x = 2,564,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,260.12/2,604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.61

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