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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.35, 3,912.54 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.35, 3,912.54 and 660.56 is: 990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.35 : 3,912.54 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.35/3,912.54 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.35x = 3,912.54 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.35x = 2,584,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,445.38/2,608.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.83

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