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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.35, 3,914.05 and 661.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.35, 3,914.05 and 661.55 is: 992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.35 : 3,914.05 = 661.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.35/3,914.05 = 661.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.35x = 3,914.05 × 661.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.35x = 2,589,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,347.91/2,609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.34

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