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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.26, 3,597.83 and 937.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.26, 3,597.83 and 937.32 is: 1,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.26 : 3,597.83 = 937.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.26/3,597.83 = 937.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.26x = 3,597.83 × 937.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.26x = 3,372,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,320.36/2,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.15

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