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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.69, 3,954.94 and 662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.69, 3,954.94 and 662.33 is: 993.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.69 : 3,954.94 = 662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.69/3,954.94 = 662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.69x = 3,954.94 × 662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.69x = 2,619,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,472.10/2,636.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.47

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