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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.59, 3,306.48 and 1,511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.59, 3,306.48 and 1,511.85 is: 2,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.59 : 3,306.48 = 1,511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.59/3,306.48 = 1,511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.59x = 3,306.48 × 1,511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.59x = 4,998,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,901.79/2,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.97

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