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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.48, 3,594.60 and 936.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.48, 3,594.60 and 936.40 is: 1,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.48 : 3,594.60 = 936.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.48/3,594.60 = 936.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.48x = 3,594.60 × 936.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.48x = 3,365,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,983.44/2,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.38

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