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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.06, 3,592.92 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.06, 3,592.92 and 836.02 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.06 : 3,592.92 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.06/3,592.92 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.06x = 3,592.92 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.06x = 3,003,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,752.98/2,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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