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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.58, 3,593.52 and 933.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.58, 3,593.52 and 933.74 is: 1,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.58 : 3,593.52 = 933.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.58/3,593.52 = 933.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.58x = 3,593.52 × 933.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.58x = 3,355,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,413.36/2,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.25

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