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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.35, 3,911.03 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.35, 3,911.03 and 659.56 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.35 : 3,911.03 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.35/3,911.03 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.35x = 3,911.03 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.35x = 2,579,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,540.22/2,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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