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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.03, 3,588.05 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.03, 3,588.05 and 660.66 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.03 : 3,588.05 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.03/3,588.05 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.03x = 3,588.05 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.03x = 2,370,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,465.59/2,392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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