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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.30, 3,588.20 and 660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.30, 3,588.20 and 660.82 is: 991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.30 : 3,588.20 = 660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.30/3,588.20 = 660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.30x = 3,588.20 × 660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.30x = 2,371,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,154.32/2,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.16

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