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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.07, 3,592.44 and 933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.07, 3,592.44 and 933.51 is: 1,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.07 : 3,592.44 = 933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.07/3,592.44 = 933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.07x = 3,592.44 × 933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.07x = 3,353,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,578.66/2,396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.62

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