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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.76, 3,595.58 and 935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.76, 3,595.58 and 935.82 is: 1,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.76 : 3,595.58 = 935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.76/3,595.58 = 935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.76x = 3,595.58 × 935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.76x = 3,364,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,814.51/2,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.90

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