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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.60, 3,594.44 and 815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.60, 3,594.44 and 815.39 is: 1,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.60 : 3,594.44 = 815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.60/3,594.44 = 815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.60x = 3,594.44 × 815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.60x = 2,930,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,879.81/2,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.93

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