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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.40, 3,906.66 and 656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.40, 3,906.66 and 656.63 is: 984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.40 : 3,906.66 = 656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.40/3,906.66 = 656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.40x = 3,906.66 × 656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.40x = 2,565,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,230.16/2,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.96

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