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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.62, 3,555.63 and 1,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.62, 3,555.63 and 1,598.50 is: 2,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.62 : 3,555.63 = 1,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.62/3,555.63 = 1,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.62x = 3,555.63 × 1,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.62x = 5,683,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,674.56/2,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.56

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