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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.20, 3,598.88 and 937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.20, 3,598.88 and 937.64 is: 1,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.20 : 3,598.88 = 937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.20/3,598.88 = 937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.20x = 3,598.88 × 937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.20x = 3,374,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,453.84/2,400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.91

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