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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.92, 3,769.34 and 664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.92, 3,769.34 and 664.15 is: 996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.92 : 3,769.34 = 664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.92/3,769.34 = 664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.92x = 3,769.34 × 664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.92x = 2,503,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,401.48/2,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.21

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