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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.77, 3,593.03 and 935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.77, 3,593.03 and 935.59 is: 1,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.77 : 3,593.03 = 935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.77/3,593.03 = 935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.77x = 3,593.03 × 935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.77x = 3,361,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,598.26/2,396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.55

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