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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.69, 3,595.46 and 991.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.69, 3,595.46 and 991.10 is: 1,486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.69 : 3,595.46 = 991.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.69/3,595.46 = 991.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.69x = 3,595.46 × 991.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.69x = 3,563,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,464.44/2,396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.83

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