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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.21, 3,595.20 and 1,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.21, 3,595.20 and 1,079.56 is: 1,619.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.21 : 3,595.20 = 1,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.21/3,595.20 = 1,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.21x = 3,595.20 × 1,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.21x = 3,881,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,245.35/2,396.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.75

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