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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.32, 3,916.95 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.32, 3,916.95 and 663.68 is: 995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.32 : 3,916.95 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.32/3,916.95 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.32x = 3,916.95 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.32x = 2,599,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,581.79/2,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.50

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