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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.21, 3,591.28 and 934.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.21, 3,591.28 and 934.38 is: 1,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.21 : 3,591.28 = 934.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.21/3,591.28 = 934.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.21x = 3,591.28 × 934.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.21x = 3,355,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,620.21/2,394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.56

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