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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.26, 3,592.95 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.26, 3,592.95 and 663.88 is: 995.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.26 : 3,592.95 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.26/3,592.95 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.26x = 3,592.95 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.26x = 2,385,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,287.65/2,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.84

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