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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.48, 3,590.43 and 662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.48, 3,590.43 and 662.11 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.48 : 3,590.43 = 662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.48/3,590.43 = 662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.48x = 3,590.43 × 662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.48x = 2,377,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,259.61/2,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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