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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.64, 3,591.67 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.64, 3,591.67 and 663.40 is: 995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.64 : 3,591.67 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.64/3,591.67 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.64x = 3,591.67 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.64x = 2,382,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,713.88/2,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.02

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