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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.38, 3,920.11 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.38, 3,920.11 and 665.62 is: 998.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.38 : 3,920.11 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.38/3,920.11 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.38x = 3,920.11 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.38x = 2,609,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,303.62/2,613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.44

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