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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.66, 3,918.97 and 664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.66, 3,918.97 and 664.86 is: 997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.66 : 3,918.97 = 664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.66/3,918.97 = 664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.66x = 3,918.97 × 664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.66x = 2,605,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,567.23/2,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.28

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