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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.27, 3,597.29 and 1,010.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.27, 3,597.29 and 1,010.51 is: 1,516.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.27 : 3,597.29 = 1,010.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.27/3,597.29 = 1,010.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.27x = 3,597.29 × 1,010.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.27x = 3,635,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,097.52/2,397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.35

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