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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.14, 3,596.60 and 1,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.14, 3,596.60 and 1,227.48 is: 1,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.14 : 3,596.60 = 1,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.14/3,596.60 = 1,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.14x = 3,596.60 × 1,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.14x = 4,414,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,754.57/2,398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.91

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