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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.01, 3,592.78 and 1,096.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.01, 3,592.78 and 1,096.13 is: 1,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.01 : 3,592.78 = 1,096.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.01/3,592.78 = 1,096.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.01x = 3,592.78 × 1,096.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.01x = 3,938,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,153.94/2,395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.32

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