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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.44, 3,596.14 and 666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.44, 3,596.14 and 666.07 is: 999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.44 : 3,596.14 = 666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.44/3,596.14 = 666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.44x = 3,596.14 × 666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.44x = 2,395,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,270.31/2,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.09

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