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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.16, 3,595.38 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.16, 3,595.38 and 665.56 is: 998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.16 : 3,595.38 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.16/3,595.38 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.16x = 3,595.38 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.16x = 2,392,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,941.11/2,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.24

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