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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.99, 3,596.98 and 837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.99, 3,596.98 and 837.57 is: 1,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.99 : 3,596.98 = 837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.99/3,596.98 = 837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.99x = 3,596.98 × 837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.99x = 3,012,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,737.86/2,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.36

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