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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.23, 3,907.53 and 657.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.23, 3,907.53 and 657.45 is: 986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.23 : 3,907.53 = 657.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.23/3,907.53 = 657.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.23x = 3,907.53 × 657.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.23x = 2,569,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,005.60/2,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.10

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