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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.07, 3,598.50 and 667.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.07, 3,598.50 and 667.71 is: 1,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.07 : 3,598.50 = 667.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.07/3,598.50 = 667.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.07x = 3,598.50 × 667.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.07x = 2,402,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,754.44/2,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.54

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