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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.92, 3,919.35 and 665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.92, 3,919.35 and 665.11 is: 997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.92 : 3,919.35 = 665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.92/3,919.35 = 665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.92x = 3,919.35 × 665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.92x = 2,606,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,795.55/2,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.66

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