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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.68, 3,595.05 and 936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.68, 3,595.05 and 936.36 is: 1,403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.68 : 3,595.05 = 936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.68/3,595.05 = 936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.68x = 3,595.05 × 936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.68x = 3,366,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,261.02/2,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.38

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