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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.80, 3,599.82 and 668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.80, 3,599.82 and 668.44 is: 1,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.80 : 3,599.82 = 668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.80/3,599.82 = 668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.80x = 3,599.82 × 668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.80x = 2,406,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,263.68/2,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.69

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