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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.28, 3,306.48 and 1,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.28, 3,306.48 and 1,512.56 is: 2,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.28 : 3,306.48 = 1,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.28/3,306.48 = 1,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.28x = 3,306.48 × 1,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.28x = 5,001,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,249.39/2,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.09

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