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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.20, 3,592.96 and 1,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.20, 3,592.96 and 1,009.04 is: 1,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.20 : 3,592.96 = 1,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.20/3,592.96 = 1,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.20x = 3,592.96 × 1,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.20x = 3,625,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,440.36/2,398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.73

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