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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.71, 3,595.37 and 1,098.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.71, 3,595.37 and 1,098.09 is: 1,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.71 : 3,595.37 = 1,098.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.71/3,595.37 = 1,098.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.71x = 3,595.37 × 1,098.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.71x = 3,948,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,034.35/2,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.96

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