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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.88, 3,596.99 and 642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.88, 3,596.99 and 642.88 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.88 : 3,596.99 = 642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.88/3,596.99 = 642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.88x = 3,596.99 × 642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.88x = 2,312,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,420.72/2,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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