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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395, 3,592.34 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395, 3,592.34 and 663.64 is: 995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395 : 3,592.34 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395/3,592.34 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395x = 3,592.34 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395x = 2,384,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,020.52/2,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.42

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