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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.54, 3,632.09 and 666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.54, 3,632.09 and 666.45 is: 999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.54 : 3,632.09 = 666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.54/3,632.09 = 666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.54x = 3,632.09 × 666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.54x = 2,420,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,603.05/2,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.61

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