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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.28, 3,589.52 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.28, 3,589.52 and 661.50 is: 992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.28 : 3,589.52 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.28/3,589.52 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.28x = 3,589.52 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.28x = 2,374,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,464.17/2,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.14

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