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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.12, 3,554.88 and 1,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.12, 3,554.88 and 1,598 is: 2,397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.12 : 3,554.88 = 1,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.12/3,554.88 = 1,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.12x = 3,554.88 × 1,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.12x = 5,680,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,698.24/2,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.81

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