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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.29, 3,594.53 and 1,098.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.29, 3,594.53 and 1,098.05 is: 1,646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.29 : 3,594.53 = 1,098.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.29/3,594.53 = 1,098.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.29x = 3,594.53 × 1,098.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.29x = 3,946,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,958.44/2,397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.43

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