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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.47, 3,595.38 and 1,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.47, 3,595.38 and 1,009.83 is: 1,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.47 : 3,595.38 = 1,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.47/3,595.38 = 1,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.47x = 3,595.38 × 1,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.47x = 3,630,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,722.59/2,395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.66

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