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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.22, 3,591.37 and 1,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.22, 3,591.37 and 1,009.07 is: 1,512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.22 : 3,591.37 = 1,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.22/3,591.37 = 1,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.22x = 3,591.37 × 1,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.22x = 3,623,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,943.73/2,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.36

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