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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.44, 3,594.12 and 665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.44, 3,594.12 and 665.20 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.44 : 3,594.12 = 665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.44/3,594.12 = 665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.44x = 3,594.12 × 665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.44x = 2,390,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,808.62/2,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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