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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.98, 3,917.63 and 664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.98, 3,917.63 and 664.07 is: 996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.98 : 3,917.63 = 664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.98/3,917.63 = 664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.98x = 3,917.63 × 664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.98x = 2,601,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,562.63/2,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.01

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