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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.93, 3,593.90 and 664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.93, 3,593.90 and 664.56 is: 996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.93 : 3,593.90 = 664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.93/3,593.90 = 664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.93x = 3,593.90 × 664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.93x = 2,388,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,362.18/2,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.84

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