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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.80, 3,596.12 and 916.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.80, 3,596.12 and 916.71 is: 1,374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.80 : 3,596.12 = 916.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.80/3,596.12 = 916.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.80x = 3,596.12 × 916.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.80x = 3,296,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,594.58/2,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.84

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