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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.08, 2,396.43 and 1,136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.08, 2,396.43 and 1,136.19 is: 1,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.08 : 2,396.43 = 1,136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.08/2,396.43 = 1,136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.08x = 2,396.43 × 1,136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.08x = 2,722,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,799.80/1,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.86

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