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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.88, 3,919.36 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.88, 3,919.36 and 665.12 is: 997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.88 : 3,919.36 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.88/3,919.36 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.88x = 3,919.36 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.88x = 2,606,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,844.72/2,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.69

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