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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.80, 3,595.20 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.80, 3,595.20 and 665.28 is: 997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.80 : 3,595.20 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.80/3,595.20 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.80x = 3,595.20 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.80x = 2,391,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,814.66/2,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.92

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