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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.63, 3,599.44 and 668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.63, 3,599.44 and 668.25 is: 1,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.63 : 3,599.44 = 668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.63/3,599.44 = 668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.63x = 3,599.44 × 668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.63x = 2,405,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,324.11/2,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.38

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