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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.12, 3,592.93 and 1,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.12, 3,592.93 and 1,008.37 is: 1,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.12 : 3,592.93 = 1,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.12/3,592.93 = 1,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.12x = 3,592.93 × 1,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.12x = 3,623,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,002.82/2,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.40

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