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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.35, 3,592.61 and 663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.35, 3,592.61 and 663.57 is: 995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.35 : 3,592.61 = 663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.35/3,592.61 = 663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.35x = 3,592.61 × 663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.35x = 2,383,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,944.90/2,395.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.24

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