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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.23, 3,591.60 and 662.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.23, 3,591.60 and 662.86 is: 994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.23 : 3,591.60 = 662.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.23/3,591.60 = 662.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.23x = 3,591.60 × 662.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.23x = 2,380,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,706.70/2,394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.35

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