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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.56, 3,593.60 and 1,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.56, 3,593.60 and 1,008.63 is: 1,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.56 : 3,593.60 = 1,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.56/3,593.60 = 1,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.56x = 3,593.60 × 1,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.56x = 3,624,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,607.72/2,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.05

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