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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.55, 3,617.55 and 656.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.55, 3,617.55 and 656.67 is: 985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.55 : 3,617.55 = 656.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.55/3,617.55 = 656.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.55x = 3,617.55 × 656.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.55x = 2,375,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,533.94/2,411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.07

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