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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.77, 3,913.18 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.77, 3,913.18 and 660.98 is: 991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.77 : 3,913.18 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.77/3,913.18 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.77x = 3,913.18 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.77x = 2,586,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,541.85/2,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.48

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