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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.45, 3,594.56 and 935.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.45, 3,594.56 and 935.85 is: 1,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.45 : 3,594.56 = 935.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.45/3,594.56 = 935.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.45x = 3,594.56 × 935.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.45x = 3,363,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,964.30/2,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.14

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