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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,509.47, 3,763.91 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,509.47, 3,763.91 and 660.73 is: 991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,509.47 : 3,763.91 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,509.47/3,763.91 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,509.47x = 3,763.91 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,509.47x = 2,486,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,928.25/2,509.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.02

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