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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.33, 3,595.87 and 935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.33, 3,595.87 and 935.15 is: 1,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.33 : 3,595.87 = 935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.33/3,595.87 = 935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.33x = 3,595.87 × 935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.33x = 3,362,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,657.51/2,396.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.25

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