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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.12, 3,593.30 and 835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.12, 3,593.30 and 835.70 is: 1,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.12 : 3,593.30 = 835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.12/3,593.30 = 835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.12x = 3,593.30 × 835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.12x = 3,002,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,898.67/2,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.24

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