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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.14, 3,595.08 and 1,227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.14, 3,595.08 and 1,227.49 is: 1,840.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.14 : 3,595.08 = 1,227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.14/3,595.08 = 1,227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.14x = 3,595.08 × 1,227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.14x = 4,412,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,920.36/2,398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.14

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