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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.95, 3,594.62 and 1,228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.95, 3,594.62 and 1,228.51 is: 1,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.95 : 3,594.62 = 1,228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.95/3,594.62 = 1,228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.95x = 3,594.62 × 1,228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.95x = 4,416,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,023.00/2,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.58

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