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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.85, 3,596.42 and 1,010.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.85, 3,596.42 and 1,010.53 is: 1,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.85 : 3,596.42 = 1,010.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.85/3,596.42 = 1,010.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.85x = 3,596.42 × 1,010.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.85x = 3,634,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,290.30/2,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.28

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