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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.49, 3,593.61 and 835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.49, 3,593.61 and 835.92 is: 1,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.49 : 3,593.61 = 835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.49/3,593.61 = 835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.49x = 3,593.61 × 835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.49x = 3,003,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,970.47/2,395.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.01

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