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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.83, 3,598.25 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.83, 3,598.25 and 667.46 is: 1,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.83 : 3,598.25 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.83/3,598.25 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.83x = 3,598.25 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.83x = 2,401,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,666.62/2,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.18

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