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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.47, 3,908.16 and 657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.47, 3,908.16 and 657.65 is: 986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.47 : 3,908.16 = 657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.47/3,908.16 = 657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.47x = 3,908.16 × 657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.47x = 2,570,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,181.88/2,605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.46

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