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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.93, 3,626.77 and 662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.93, 3,626.77 and 662.90 is: 994.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.93 : 3,626.77 = 662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.93/3,626.77 = 662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.93x = 3,626.77 × 662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.93x = 2,404,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,182.52/2,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.32

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