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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.40, 3,594.48 and 835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.40, 3,594.48 and 835.92 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.40 : 3,594.48 = 835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.40/3,594.48 = 835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.40x = 3,594.48 × 835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.40x = 3,004,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,697.72/2,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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