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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.16, 3,595.74 and 1,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.16, 3,595.74 and 1,010.78 is: 1,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.16 : 3,595.74 = 1,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.16/3,595.74 = 1,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.16x = 3,595.74 × 1,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.16x = 3,634,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,502.08/2,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.54

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