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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.11, 3,594.51 and 1,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.11, 3,594.51 and 1,008.58 is: 1,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.11 : 3,594.51 = 1,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.11/3,594.51 = 1,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.11x = 3,594.51 × 1,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.11x = 3,625,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,354.84/2,396.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.02

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