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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.41, 3,917.10 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.41, 3,917.10 and 663.77 is: 995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.41 : 3,917.10 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.41/3,917.10 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.41x = 3,917.10 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.41x = 2,600,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,033.88/2,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.64

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