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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.36, 3,598.41 and 1,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.36, 3,598.41 and 1,012.04 is: 1,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.36 : 3,598.41 = 1,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.36/3,598.41 = 1,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.36x = 3,598.41 × 1,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.36x = 3,641,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,734.86/2,398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.43

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