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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.77, 3,592.76 and 1,298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.77, 3,592.76 and 1,298.84 is: 1,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.77 : 3,592.76 = 1,298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.77/3,592.76 = 1,298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.77x = 3,592.76 × 1,298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.77x = 4,666,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,395.94/2,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.58

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