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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.62, 3,593.03 and 663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.62, 3,593.03 and 663.84 is: 995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.62 : 3,593.03 = 663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.62/3,593.03 = 663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.62x = 3,593.03 × 663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.62x = 2,385,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,193.72/2,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.65

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