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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.19, 3,908.92 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.19, 3,908.92 and 658.28 is: 987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.19 : 3,908.92 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.19/3,908.92 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.19x = 3,908.92 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.19x = 2,573,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,163.86/2,606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.33

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