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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.76, 3,589.14 and 661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.76, 3,589.14 and 661.34 is: 992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.76 : 3,589.14 = 661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.76/3,589.14 = 661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.76x = 3,589.14 × 661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.76x = 2,373,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,641.85/2,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.01

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