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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.28, 3,763.62 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.28, 3,763.62 and 660.54 is: 990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.28 : 3,763.62 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.28/3,763.62 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.28x = 3,763.62 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.28x = 2,486,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,021.55/2,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.73

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