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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.24, 3,593.14 and 1,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.24, 3,593.14 and 1,096.59 is: 1,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.24 : 3,593.14 = 1,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.24/3,593.14 = 1,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.24x = 3,593.14 × 1,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.24x = 3,940,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,201.39/2,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.33

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