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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.12, 3,915.25 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.12, 3,915.25 and 662.48 is: 993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.12 : 3,915.25 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.12/3,915.25 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.12x = 3,915.25 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.12x = 2,593,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,753.59/2,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.73

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