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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.32, 3,595.68 and 1,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.32, 3,595.68 and 1,472.76 is: 2,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.32 : 3,595.68 = 1,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.32/3,595.68 = 1,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.32x = 3,595.68 × 1,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.32x = 5,295,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,573.68/2,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.03

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