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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.03, 3,595.61 and 837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.03, 3,595.61 and 837.10 is: 1,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.03 : 3,595.61 = 837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.03/3,595.61 = 837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.03x = 3,595.61 × 837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.03x = 3,009,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,885.13/2,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.67

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