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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.81, 3,597.60 and 937.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.81, 3,597.60 and 937.94 is: 1,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.81 : 3,597.60 = 937.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.81/3,597.60 = 937.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.81x = 3,597.60 × 937.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.81x = 3,374,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,333.43/2,399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.08

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