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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.02, 3,597.06 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.02, 3,597.06 and 666.66 is: 1,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.02 : 3,597.06 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.02/3,597.06 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.02x = 3,597.06 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.02x = 2,398,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,016.02/2,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.00

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