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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.38, 3,588.57 and 661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.38, 3,588.57 and 661 is: 991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.38 : 3,588.57 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.38/3,588.57 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.38x = 3,588.57 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.38x = 2,372,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,041.47/2,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.50

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