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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.95, 3,595.50 and 935.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.95, 3,595.50 and 935.39 is: 1,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.95 : 3,595.50 = 935.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.95/3,595.50 = 935.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.95x = 3,595.50 × 935.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.95x = 3,363,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,203.73/2,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.54

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