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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.11 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.94, 3,588.11 and 660.56 is: 990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.94 : 3,588.11 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.94/3,588.11 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.94x = 3,588.11 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.94x = 2,370,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,172.56/2,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.90

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