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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.09, 3,595.64 and 665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.09, 3,595.64 and 665.72 is: 998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.09 : 3,595.64 = 665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.09/3,595.64 = 665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.09x = 3,595.64 × 665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.09x = 2,393,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,685.38/2,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.58

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