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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.93, 3,587.24 and 1,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.93, 3,587.24 and 1,296.98 is: 1,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.93 : 3,587.24 = 1,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.93/3,587.24 = 1,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.93x = 3,587.24 × 1,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.93x = 4,652,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,563.08/2,394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.67

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