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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.06, 3,943.52 and 654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.06, 3,943.52 and 654.68 is: 982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.06 : 3,943.52 = 654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.06/3,943.52 = 654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.06x = 3,943.52 × 654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.06x = 2,581,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,743.67/2,629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.00

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