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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.02, 3,955.41 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.02, 3,955.41 and 662.64 is: 993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.02 : 3,955.41 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.02/3,955.41 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.02x = 3,955.41 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.02x = 2,621,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,012.88/2,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.93

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