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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.20, 3,595.36 and 1,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.20, 3,595.36 and 1,010.64 is: 1,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.20 : 3,595.36 = 1,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.20/3,595.36 = 1,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.20x = 3,595.36 × 1,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.20x = 3,633,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,614.63/2,398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.14

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