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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.55, 3,597.27 and 2,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.55, 3,597.27 and 2,303.16 is: 3,457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.55 : 3,597.27 = 2,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.55/3,597.27 = 2,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.55x = 3,597.27 × 2,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.55x = 8,285,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,088.37/2,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.09

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