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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.71, 3,592.98 and 934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.71, 3,592.98 and 934.88 is: 1,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.71 : 3,592.98 = 934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.71/3,592.98 = 934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.71x = 3,592.98 × 934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.71x = 3,359,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,005.14/2,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.68

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