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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.64, 3,989.62 and 904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.64, 3,989.62 and 904.15 is: 1,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.64 : 3,989.62 = 904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.64/3,989.62 = 904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.64x = 3,989.62 × 904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.64x = 3,607,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,217.34/2,659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.28

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