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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.34, 3,594.58 and 934.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.34, 3,594.58 and 934.78 is: 1,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.34 : 3,594.58 = 934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.34/3,594.58 = 934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.34x = 3,594.58 × 934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.34x = 3,360,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,142.17/2,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.62

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