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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.68, 3,592.26 and 935.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.68, 3,592.26 and 935.03 is: 1,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.68 : 3,592.26 = 935.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.68/3,592.26 = 935.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.68x = 3,592.26 × 935.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.68x = 3,358,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,870.87/2,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.47

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