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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.79, 3,593.88 and 835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.79, 3,593.88 and 835.76 is: 1,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.79 : 3,593.88 = 835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.79/3,593.88 = 835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.79x = 3,593.88 × 835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.79x = 3,003,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,614.11/2,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.71

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