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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.52, 3,591.74 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.52, 3,591.74 and 663.12 is: 994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.52 : 3,591.74 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.52/3,591.74 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.52x = 3,591.74 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.52x = 2,381,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,754.63/2,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.67

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