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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.84, 3,911.78 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.84, 3,911.78 and 660.04 is: 990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.84 : 3,911.78 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.84/3,911.78 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.84x = 3,911.78 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.84x = 2,581,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,927.97/2,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.06

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