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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.64, 3,596.18 and 642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.64, 3,596.18 and 642.78 is: 964.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.64 : 3,596.18 = 642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.64/3,596.18 = 642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.64x = 3,596.18 × 642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.64x = 2,311,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,552.58/2,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.09

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