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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.73, 3,594.69 and 935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.73, 3,594.69 and 935.13 is: 1,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.73 : 3,594.69 = 935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.73/3,594.69 = 935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.73x = 3,594.69 × 935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.73x = 3,361,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,502.46/2,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.54

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