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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.20, 3,763.80 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.20, 3,763.80 and 660.60 is: 990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.20 : 3,763.80 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.20/3,763.80 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.20x = 3,763.80 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.20x = 2,486,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,366.28/2,509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.90

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