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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.89, 3,596.73 and 935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.89, 3,596.73 and 935.97 is: 1,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.89 : 3,596.73 = 935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.89/3,596.73 = 935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.89x = 3,596.73 × 935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.89x = 3,366,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,431.38/2,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.50

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