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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.07, 3,591.81 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.07, 3,591.81 and 936.27 is: 1,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.07 : 3,591.81 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.07/3,591.81 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.07x = 3,591.81 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.07x = 3,362,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,903.95/2,396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.51

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