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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.12, 3,594.20 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.12, 3,594.20 and 664.76 is: 997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.12 : 3,594.20 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.12/3,594.20 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.12x = 3,594.20 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.12x = 2,389,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,280.39/2,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.15

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