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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.86, 3,592.17 and 934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.86, 3,592.17 and 934.62 is: 1,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.86 : 3,592.17 = 934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.86/3,592.17 = 934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.86x = 3,592.17 × 934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.86x = 3,357,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,313.93/2,395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.30

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