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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.14, 3,597.72 and 1,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.14, 3,597.72 and 1,358.62 is: 2,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.14 : 3,597.72 = 1,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.14/3,597.72 = 1,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.14x = 3,597.72 × 1,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.14x = 4,887,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,934.35/2,398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.22

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