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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.95, 3,590.81 and 933.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.95, 3,590.81 and 933.35 is: 1,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.95 : 3,590.81 = 933.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.95/3,590.81 = 933.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.95x = 3,590.81 × 933.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.95x = 3,351,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,477.85/2,394.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.39

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