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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.02, 3,596.13 and 1,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.02, 3,596.13 and 1,301.09 is: 1,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.02 : 3,596.13 = 1,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.02/3,596.13 = 1,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.02x = 3,596.13 × 1,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.02x = 4,678,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,870.80/2,397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.96

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