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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.32, 3,589.50 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.32, 3,589.50 and 662.12 is: 993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.32 : 3,589.50 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.32/3,589.50 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.32x = 3,589.50 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.32x = 2,376,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,679.74/2,393.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.05

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