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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.46, 3,592.29 and 1,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.46, 3,592.29 and 1,010.13 is: 1,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.46 : 3,592.29 = 1,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.46/3,592.29 = 1,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.46x = 3,592.29 × 1,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.46x = 3,628,679.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,679.90/2,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.18

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