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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.72, 3,594.87 and 937.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.72, 3,594.87 and 937.07 is: 1,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.72 : 3,594.87 = 937.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.72/3,594.87 = 937.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.72x = 3,594.87 × 937.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.72x = 3,368,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,644.83/2,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.35

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