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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.70, 3,592.48 and 933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.70, 3,592.48 and 933.78 is: 1,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.70 : 3,592.48 = 933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.70/3,592.48 = 933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.70x = 3,592.48 × 933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.70x = 3,354,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,585.97/2,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.84

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