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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.13, 3,597.71 and 1,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.13, 3,597.71 and 1,358.63 is: 2,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.13 : 3,597.71 = 1,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.13/3,597.71 = 1,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.13x = 3,597.71 × 1,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.13x = 4,887,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,956.74/2,398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.24

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