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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.81, 3,593.98 and 1,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.81, 3,593.98 and 1,008.89 is: 1,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.81 : 3,593.98 = 1,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.81/3,593.98 = 1,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.81x = 3,593.98 × 1,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.81x = 3,625,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,912.51/2,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.44

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