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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.44, 3,593.64 and 936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.44, 3,593.64 and 936.56 is: 1,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.44 : 3,593.64 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.44/3,593.64 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.44x = 3,593.64 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.44x = 3,365,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,659.48/2,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.86

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