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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.34, 3,911.02 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.34, 3,911.02 and 659.54 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.34 : 3,911.02 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.34/3,911.02 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.34x = 3,911.02 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.34x = 2,579,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,475.78/2,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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