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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.96, 3,596.68 and 992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.96, 3,596.68 and 992.44 is: 1,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.96 : 3,596.68 = 992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.96/3,596.68 = 992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.96x = 3,596.68 × 992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.96x = 3,569,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,489.10/2,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.17

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