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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.85, 3,592.83 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.85, 3,592.83 and 933.99 is: 1,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.85 : 3,592.83 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.85/3,592.83 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.85x = 3,592.83 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.85x = 3,355,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,667.29/2,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.03

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