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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.97, 3,595.10 and 1,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.97, 3,595.10 and 1,098.27 is: 1,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.97 : 3,595.10 = 1,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.97/3,595.10 = 1,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.97x = 3,595.10 × 1,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.97x = 3,948,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,384.99/2,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.24

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