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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.09, 3,595.22 and 1,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.09, 3,595.22 and 1,097.93 is: 1,647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.09 : 3,595.22 = 1,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.09/3,595.22 = 1,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.09x = 3,595.22 × 1,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.09x = 3,947,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,299.89/2,396.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.39

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