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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.09, 3,592.53 and 1,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.09, 3,592.53 and 1,095.69 is: 1,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.09 : 3,592.53 = 1,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.09/3,592.53 = 1,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.09x = 3,592.53 × 1,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.09x = 3,936,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,299.20/2,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.12

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