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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.75, 3,598.13 and 667.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.75, 3,598.13 and 667.38 is: 1,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.75 : 3,598.13 = 667.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.75/3,598.13 = 667.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.75x = 3,598.13 × 667.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.75x = 2,401,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,320.00/2,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.07

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