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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.89, 3,599.81 and 668.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.89, 3,599.81 and 668.51 is: 1,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.89 : 3,599.81 = 668.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.89/3,599.81 = 668.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.89x = 3,599.81 × 668.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.89x = 2,406,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,508.98/2,399.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.76

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