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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.13, 3,916.58 and 663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.13, 3,916.58 and 663.27 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.13 : 3,916.58 = 663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.13/3,916.58 = 663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.13x = 3,916.58 × 663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.13x = 2,597,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,746.70/2,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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