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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.21, 3,594.24 and 837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.21, 3,594.24 and 837.11 is: 1,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.21 : 3,594.24 = 837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.21/3,594.24 = 837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.21x = 3,594.24 × 837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.21x = 3,008,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,756.28/2,397.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.11

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