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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.72, 3,910.21 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.72, 3,910.21 and 658.94 is: 988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.72 : 3,910.21 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.72/3,910.21 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.72x = 3,910.21 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.72x = 2,576,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,572.58/2,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.44

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