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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.75, 3,624.89 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.75, 3,624.89 and 661.92 is: 992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.75 : 3,624.89 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.75/3,624.89 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.75x = 3,624.89 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.75x = 2,399,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,390.68/2,416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.82

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