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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.16, 3,595.86 and 1,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.16, 3,595.86 and 1,010.62 is: 1,515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.16 : 3,595.86 = 1,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.16/3,595.86 = 1,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.16x = 3,595.86 × 1,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.16x = 3,634,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,048.03/2,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.98

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