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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.22, 3,587.92 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.22, 3,587.92 and 660.44 is: 990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.22 : 3,587.92 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.22/3,587.92 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.22x = 3,587.92 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.22x = 2,369,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,596.92/2,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.54

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