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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.17, 3,593.35 and 835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.17, 3,593.35 and 835.77 is: 1,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.17 : 3,593.35 = 835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.17/3,593.35 = 835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.17x = 3,593.35 × 835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.17x = 3,003,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,191.98/2,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.33

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