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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.35, 3,918.54 and 664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.35, 3,918.54 and 664.56 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.35 : 3,918.54 = 664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.35/3,918.54 = 664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.35x = 3,918.54 × 664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.35x = 2,604,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,104.94/2,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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