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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.83, 3,595.79 and 936.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.83, 3,595.79 and 936.01 is: 1,404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.83 : 3,595.79 = 936.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.83/3,595.79 = 936.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.83x = 3,595.79 × 936.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.83x = 3,365,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,682.01/2,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.81

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