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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.84, 3,910.38 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.84, 3,910.38 and 659.06 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.84 : 3,910.38 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.84/3,910.38 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.84x = 3,910.38 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.84x = 2,577,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,175.04/2,606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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