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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.84, 3,599.66 and 668.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.84, 3,599.66 and 668.42 is: 1,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.84 : 3,599.66 = 668.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.84/3,599.66 = 668.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.84x = 3,599.66 × 668.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.84x = 2,406,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,084.74/2,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.60

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