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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.46, 3,630.69 and 665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.46, 3,630.69 and 665.46 is: 998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.46 : 3,630.69 = 665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.46/3,630.69 = 665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.46x = 3,630.69 × 665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.46x = 2,416,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,084.24/2,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.19

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