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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.76, 3,596.24 and 916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.76, 3,596.24 and 916.96 is: 1,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.76 : 3,596.24 = 916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.76/3,596.24 = 916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.76x = 3,596.24 × 916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.76x = 3,297,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,608.23/2,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.29

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