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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.06, 3,596.27 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.06, 3,596.27 and 936.63 is: 1,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.06 : 3,596.27 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.06/3,596.27 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.06x = 3,596.27 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.06x = 3,368,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,369.69/2,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.21

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