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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.33, 3,942.38 and 653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.33, 3,942.38 and 653.92 is: 980.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.33 : 3,942.38 = 653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.33/3,942.38 = 653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.33x = 3,942.38 × 653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.33x = 2,577,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,978.15/2,628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.84

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