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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.33, 3,598.05 and 937.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.33, 3,598.05 and 937.50 is: 1,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.33 : 3,598.05 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.33/3,598.05 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.33x = 3,598.05 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.33x = 3,373,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,171.88/2,397.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.05

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