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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.40, 3,594.87 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.40, 3,594.87 and 934.52 is: 1,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.40 : 3,594.87 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.40/3,594.87 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.40x = 3,594.87 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.40x = 3,359,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,459.94/2,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.47

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