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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.41, 3,492.51 and 662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.41, 3,492.51 and 662.54 is: 993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.41 : 3,492.51 = 662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.41/3,492.51 = 662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.41x = 3,492.51 × 662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.41x = 2,313,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,927.58/2,328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.78

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