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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.70, 3,592.18 and 1,409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.70, 3,592.18 and 1,409.99 is: 2,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.70 : 3,592.18 = 1,409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.70/3,592.18 = 1,409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.70x = 3,592.18 × 1,409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.70x = 5,064,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,921.68/2,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.29

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