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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.90, 3,595.50 and 935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.90, 3,595.50 and 935.82 is: 1,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.90 : 3,595.50 = 935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.90/3,595.50 = 935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.90x = 3,595.50 × 935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.90x = 3,364,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,740.81/2,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.20

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