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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.03, 3,910.50 and 659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.03, 3,910.50 and 659.22 is: 988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.03 : 3,910.50 = 659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.03/3,910.50 = 659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.03x = 3,910.50 × 659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.03x = 2,577,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,879.81/2,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.82

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