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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.98, 3,594.87 and 836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.98, 3,594.87 and 836.10 is: 1,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.98 : 3,594.87 = 836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.98/3,594.87 = 836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.98x = 3,594.87 × 836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.98x = 3,005,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,670.81/2,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.46

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