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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.13, 3,589.69 and 661.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.13, 3,589.69 and 661.75 is: 992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.13 : 3,589.69 = 661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.13/3,589.69 = 661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.13x = 3,589.69 × 661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.13x = 2,375,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,477.36/2,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.62

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