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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.35, 3,595.59 and 935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.35, 3,595.59 and 935.01 is: 1,402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.35 : 3,595.59 = 935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.35/3,595.59 = 935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.35x = 3,595.59 × 935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.35x = 3,361,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,912.61/2,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.93

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