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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.41, 3,597.75 and 1,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.41, 3,597.75 and 1,010.88 is: 1,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.41 : 3,597.75 = 1,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.41/3,597.75 = 1,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.41x = 3,597.75 × 1,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.41x = 3,636,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,893.52/2,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.38

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