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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.70, 3,595.48 and 935.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.70, 3,595.48 and 935.78 is: 1,403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.70 : 3,595.48 = 935.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.70/3,595.48 = 935.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.70x = 3,595.48 × 935.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.70x = 3,364,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,578.27/2,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.84

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