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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.56, 3,912.84 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.56, 3,912.84 and 660.92 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.56 : 3,912.84 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.56/3,912.84 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.56x = 3,912.84 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.56x = 2,586,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,054.65/2,608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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