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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.23, 3,594.60 and 664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.23, 3,594.60 and 664.86 is: 997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.23 : 3,594.60 = 664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.23/3,594.60 = 664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.23x = 3,594.60 × 664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.23x = 2,389,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,905.76/2,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.36

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