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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.18, 3,591.51 and 934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.18, 3,591.51 and 934.53 is: 1,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.18 : 3,591.51 = 934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.18/3,591.51 = 934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.18x = 3,591.51 × 934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.18x = 3,356,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,373.84/2,396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.72

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