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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.32, 3,592.36 and 835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.32, 3,592.36 and 835.24 is: 1,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.32 : 3,592.36 = 835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.32/3,592.36 = 835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.32x = 3,592.36 × 835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.32x = 3,000,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,482.77/2,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.12

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