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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.51, 3,588.83 and 661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.51, 3,588.83 and 661.13 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.51 : 3,588.83 = 661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.51/3,588.83 = 661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.51x = 3,588.83 × 661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.51x = 2,372,679.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,679.87/2,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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