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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.52, 3,918.81 and 664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.52, 3,918.81 and 664.73 is: 997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.52 : 3,918.81 = 664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.52/3,918.81 = 664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.52x = 3,918.81 × 664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.52x = 2,604,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,930.98/2,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.10

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