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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.36, 3,596.02 and 937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.36, 3,596.02 and 937.53 is: 1,406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.36 : 3,596.02 = 937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.36/3,596.02 = 937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.36x = 3,596.02 × 937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.36x = 3,371,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,376.63/2,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.29

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