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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.24, 3,915.02 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.24, 3,915.02 and 662.46 is: 993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.24 : 3,915.02 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.24/3,915.02 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.24x = 3,915.02 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.24x = 2,593,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,544.15/2,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.60

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