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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.94, 3,917.88 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.94, 3,917.88 and 664.04 is: 996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.94 : 3,917.88 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.94/3,917.88 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.94x = 3,917.88 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.94x = 2,601,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,629.04/2,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.05

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