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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.76, 3,590.64 and 662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.76, 3,590.64 and 662.34 is: 993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.76 : 3,590.64 = 662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.76/3,590.64 = 662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.76x = 3,590.64 × 662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.76x = 2,378,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,224.50/2,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.51

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