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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.08, 3,596.97 and 1,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.08, 3,596.97 and 1,010.68 is: 1,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.08 : 3,596.97 = 1,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.08/3,596.97 = 1,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.08x = 3,596.97 × 1,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.08x = 3,635,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,385.64/2,398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.96

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