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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.52, 3,596.28 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.52, 3,596.28 and 666.15 is: 999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.52 : 3,596.28 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.52/3,596.28 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.52x = 3,596.28 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.52x = 2,395,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,661.92/2,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.23

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