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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.20, 3,596.67 and 837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.20, 3,596.67 and 837.44 is: 1,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.20 : 3,596.67 = 837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.20/3,596.67 = 837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.20x = 3,596.67 × 837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.20x = 3,011,980.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,980.27/2,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.46

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