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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.88, 3,911.84 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.88, 3,911.84 and 660.09 is: 990.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.88 : 3,911.84 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.88/3,911.84 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.88x = 3,911.84 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.88x = 2,582,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,148.50/2,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.13

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