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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.05, 3,918.09 and 664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.05, 3,918.09 and 664.25 is: 996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.05 : 3,918.09 = 664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.05/3,918.09 = 664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.05x = 3,918.09 × 664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.05x = 2,602,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,583.15/2,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.38

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