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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.20, 3,593.46 and 1,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.20, 3,593.46 and 1,011.69 is: 1,516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.20 : 3,593.46 = 1,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.20/3,593.46 = 1,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.20x = 3,593.46 × 1,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.20x = 3,635,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,471.34/2,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.55

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