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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.24, 3,596.22 and 1,097.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.24, 3,596.22 and 1,097.78 is: 1,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.24 : 3,596.22 = 1,097.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.24/3,596.22 = 1,097.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.24x = 3,596.22 × 1,097.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.24x = 3,947,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,858.39/2,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.52

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