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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.01, 3,597.46 and 937.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.01, 3,597.46 and 937.07 is: 1,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.01 : 3,597.46 = 937.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.01/3,597.46 = 937.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.01x = 3,597.46 × 937.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.01x = 3,371,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,067.16/2,398.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.78

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