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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.35, 3,595.34 and 936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.35, 3,595.34 and 936.16 is: 1,403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.35 : 3,595.34 = 936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.35/3,595.34 = 936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.35x = 3,595.34 × 936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.35x = 3,365,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,801.58/2,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.97

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