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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.21, 3,895.68 and 1,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.21, 3,895.68 and 1,136.36 is: 1,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.21 : 3,895.68 = 1,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.21/3,895.68 = 1,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.21x = 3,895.68 × 1,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.21x = 4,426,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,894.92/2,597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.48

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