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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.50, 3,915.54 and 662.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.50, 3,915.54 and 662.65 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.50 : 3,915.54 = 662.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.50/3,915.54 = 662.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.50x = 3,915.54 × 662.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.50x = 2,594,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,622.79/2,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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