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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.38, 3,594.74 and 641.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.38, 3,594.74 and 641.38 is: 962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.38 : 3,594.74 = 641.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.38/3,594.74 = 641.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.38x = 3,594.74 × 641.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.38x = 2,305,582.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,582.15/2,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.11

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