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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.11, 3,597.24 and 936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.11, 3,597.24 and 936.53 is: 1,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.11 : 3,597.24 = 936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.11/3,597.24 = 936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.11x = 3,597.24 × 936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.11x = 3,368,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,923.18/2,399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.24

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