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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.30, 3,597.54 and 859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.30, 3,597.54 and 859.30 is: 1,288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.30 : 3,597.54 = 859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.30/3,597.54 = 859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.30x = 3,597.54 × 859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.30x = 3,091,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,366.12/2,398.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.98

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