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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.80, 3,593.28 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.80, 3,593.28 and 664 is: 995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.80 : 3,593.28 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.80/3,593.28 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.80x = 3,593.28 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.80x = 2,385,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,937.92/2,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.88

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