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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.96, 3,915.08 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.96, 3,915.08 and 662.18 is: 993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.96 : 3,915.08 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.96/3,915.08 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.96x = 3,915.08 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.96x = 2,592,487.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,487.67/2,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.31

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