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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.95, 3,629.32 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.95, 3,629.32 and 664.96 is: 997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.95 : 3,629.32 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.95/3,629.32 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.95x = 3,629.32 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.95x = 2,413,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,352.63/2,419.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.27

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