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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.54, 3,591.60 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.54, 3,591.60 and 663 is: 994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.54 : 3,591.60 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.54/3,591.60 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.54x = 3,591.60 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.54x = 2,381,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,230.80/2,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.44

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