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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.04, 3,595.56 and 836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.04, 3,595.56 and 836.44 is: 1,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.04 : 3,595.56 = 836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.04/3,595.56 = 836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.04x = 3,595.56 × 836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.04x = 3,007,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,470.21/2,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.66

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