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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.88, 3,594.39 and 935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.88, 3,594.39 and 935.84 is: 1,403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.88 : 3,594.39 = 935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.88/3,594.39 = 935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.88x = 3,594.39 × 935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.88x = 3,363,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,755.97/2,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.39

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