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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.14, 3,589.30 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.14, 3,589.30 and 661.77 is: 992.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.14 : 3,589.30 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.14/3,589.30 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.14x = 3,589.30 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.14x = 2,375,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,291.06/2,393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.54

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