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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.17, 3,592.46 and 1,905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.17, 3,592.46 and 1,905.41 is: 2,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.17 : 3,592.46 = 1,905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.17/3,592.46 = 1,905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.17x = 3,592.46 × 1,905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.17x = 6,845,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,109.21/2,398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.31

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