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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.15, 3,592.87 and 933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.15, 3,592.87 and 933.62 is: 1,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.15 : 3,592.87 = 933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.15/3,592.87 = 933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.15x = 3,592.87 × 933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.15x = 3,354,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,375.29/2,396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.90

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