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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.93, 3,596.04 and 1,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.93, 3,596.04 and 1,062.86 is: 1,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.93 : 3,596.04 = 1,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.93/3,596.04 = 1,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.93x = 3,596.04 × 1,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.93x = 3,822,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,069.09/2,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.57

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