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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.61, 3,588.89 and 1,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.61, 3,588.89 and 1,516.44 is: 2,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.61 : 3,588.89 = 1,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.61/3,588.89 = 1,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.61x = 3,588.89 × 1,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.61x = 5,442,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,336.35/2,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.85

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