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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.72, 3,593.37 and 936.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.72, 3,593.37 and 936.07 is: 1,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.72 : 3,593.37 = 936.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.72/3,593.37 = 936.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.72x = 3,593.37 × 936.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.72x = 3,363,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,645.86/2,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.85

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