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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.32, 3,598.38 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.32, 3,598.38 and 936.63 is: 1,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.32 : 3,598.38 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.32/3,598.38 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.32x = 3,598.38 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.32x = 3,370,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,350.66/2,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.30

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