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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.58, 3,629.10 and 664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.58, 3,629.10 and 664.72 is: 997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.58 : 3,629.10 = 664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.58/3,629.10 = 664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.58x = 3,629.10 × 664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.58x = 2,412,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,326.28/2,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.00

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