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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.45, 3,587.24 and 1,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.45, 3,587.24 and 1,298.09 is: 1,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.45 : 3,587.24 = 1,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.45/3,587.24 = 1,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.45x = 3,587.24 × 1,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.45x = 4,656,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,560.37/2,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.11

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