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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.39, 3,591.77 and 933.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.39, 3,591.77 and 933.34 is: 1,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.39 : 3,591.77 = 933.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.39/3,591.77 = 933.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.39x = 3,591.77 × 933.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.39x = 3,352,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,342.61/2,395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.50

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