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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.81, 3,596.23 and 837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.81, 3,596.23 and 837.88 is: 1,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.81 : 3,596.23 = 837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.81/3,596.23 = 837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.81x = 3,596.23 × 837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.81x = 3,013,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,209.19/2,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.65

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