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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.02, 3,596.46 and 859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.02, 3,596.46 and 859.02 is: 1,288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.02 : 3,596.46 = 859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.02/3,596.46 = 859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.02x = 3,596.46 × 859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.02x = 3,089,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,431.07/2,398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.33

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