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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.90, 3,917.87 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.90, 3,917.87 and 664.11 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.90 : 3,917.87 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.90/3,917.87 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.90x = 3,917.87 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.90x = 2,601,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,896.65/2,611.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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