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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.94, 3,910.05 and 659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.94, 3,910.05 and 659.03 is: 988.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.94 : 3,910.05 = 659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.94/3,910.05 = 659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.94x = 3,910.05 × 659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.94x = 2,576,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,820.70/2,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.45

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