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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.84, 3,594.61 and 836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.84, 3,594.61 and 836.76 is: 1,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.84 : 3,594.61 = 836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.84/3,594.61 = 836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.84x = 3,594.61 × 836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.84x = 3,007,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,840.39/2,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.40

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