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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.57, 3,595.77 and 836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.57, 3,595.77 and 836.73 is: 1,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.57 : 3,595.77 = 836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.57/3,595.77 = 836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.57x = 3,595.77 × 836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.57x = 3,008,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,688.63/2,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.42

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