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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.25, 3,598.89 and 667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.25, 3,598.89 and 667.89 is: 1,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.25 : 3,598.89 = 667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.25/3,598.89 = 667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.25x = 3,598.89 × 667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.25x = 2,403,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,662.64/2,399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.84

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