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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.68, 3,587.60 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.68, 3,587.60 and 660.32 is: 990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.68 : 3,587.60 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.68/3,587.60 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.68x = 3,587.60 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.68x = 2,368,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,964.03/2,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.50

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