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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.15, 3,915.24 and 662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.15, 3,915.24 and 662.35 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.15 : 3,915.24 = 662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.15/3,915.24 = 662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.15x = 3,915.24 × 662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.15x = 2,593,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,259.21/2,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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