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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.23, 3,597.91 and 1,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.23, 3,597.91 and 1,228.18 is: 1,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.23 : 3,597.91 = 1,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.23/3,597.91 = 1,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.23x = 3,597.91 × 1,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.23x = 4,418,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,881.10/2,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.56

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