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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.54, 3,595.10 and 1,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.54, 3,595.10 and 1,009.40 is: 1,513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.54 : 3,595.10 = 1,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.54/3,595.10 = 1,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.54x = 3,595.10 × 1,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.54x = 3,628,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,897.88/2,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.59

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