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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.28, 3,594.60 and 836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.28, 3,594.60 and 836.28 is: 1,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.28 : 3,594.60 = 836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.28/3,594.60 = 836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.28x = 3,594.60 × 836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.28x = 3,006,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,092.09/2,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.48

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