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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.98, 3,593.97 and 664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.98, 3,593.97 and 664.61 is: 996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.98 : 3,593.97 = 664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.98/3,593.97 = 664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.98x = 3,593.97 × 664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.98x = 2,388,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,570.43/2,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.91

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