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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.96, 3,917.88 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.96, 3,917.88 and 664.16 is: 996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.96 : 3,917.88 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.96/3,917.88 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.96x = 3,917.88 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.96x = 2,602,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,106.48/2,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.23

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