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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.78, 3,919.14 and 664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.78, 3,919.14 and 664.97 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.78 : 3,919.14 = 664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.78/3,919.14 = 664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.78x = 3,919.14 × 664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.78x = 2,606,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,090.93/2,612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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