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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.48, 3,591.63 and 934.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.48, 3,591.63 and 934.78 is: 1,401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.48 : 3,591.63 = 934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.48/3,591.63 = 934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.48x = 3,591.63 × 934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.48x = 3,357,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,383.89/2,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.55

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