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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.19, 3,591.46 and 1,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.19, 3,591.46 and 1,008.04 is: 1,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.19 : 3,591.46 = 1,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.19/3,591.46 = 1,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.19x = 3,591.46 × 1,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.19x = 3,620,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,335.34/2,397.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.24

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