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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.32, 3,597.77 and 937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.32, 3,597.77 and 937.68 is: 1,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.32 : 3,597.77 = 937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.32/3,597.77 = 937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.32x = 3,597.77 × 937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.32x = 3,373,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,540.55/2,399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.04

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