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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.23, 3,918.45 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.23, 3,918.45 and 664.45 is: 996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.23 : 3,918.45 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.23/3,918.45 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.23x = 3,918.45 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.23x = 2,603,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,614.10/2,612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.70

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