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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.59, 3,918.89 and 664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.59, 3,918.89 and 664.79 is: 997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.59 : 3,918.89 = 664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.59/3,918.89 = 664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.59x = 3,918.89 × 664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.59x = 2,605,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,241.12/2,612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.19

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