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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.93, 3,588.03 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.93, 3,588.03 and 660.69 is: 991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.93 : 3,588.03 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.93/3,588.03 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.93x = 3,588.03 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.93x = 2,370,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,575.54/2,391.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.07

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