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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.24, 3,589.20 and 934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.24, 3,589.20 and 934.26 is: 1,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.24 : 3,589.20 = 934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.24/3,589.20 = 934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.24x = 3,589.20 × 934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.24x = 3,353,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,245.99/2,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.55

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