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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.63, 3,591.93 and 663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.63, 3,591.93 and 663.26 is: 994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.63 : 3,591.93 = 663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.63/3,591.93 = 663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.63x = 3,591.93 × 663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.63x = 2,382,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,368.02/2,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.88

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