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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.35, 3,920.04 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.35, 3,920.04 and 665.56 is: 998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.35 : 3,920.04 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.35/3,920.04 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.35x = 3,920.04 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.35x = 2,609,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,021.82/2,613.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.34

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