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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.79, 3,596.20 and 1,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.79, 3,596.20 and 1,010.43 is: 1,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.79 : 3,596.20 = 1,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.79/3,596.20 = 1,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.79x = 3,596.20 × 1,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.79x = 3,633,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,705.84/2,396.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.07

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