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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.78, 3,916.16 and 662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.78, 3,916.16 and 662.99 is: 994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.78 : 3,916.16 = 662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.78/3,916.16 = 662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.78x = 3,916.16 × 662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.78x = 2,596,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,358.24/2,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.48

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