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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.38, 3,590.61 and 1,471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.38, 3,590.61 and 1,471.14 is: 2,202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.38 : 3,590.61 = 1,471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.38/3,590.61 = 1,471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.38x = 3,590.61 × 1,471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.38x = 5,282,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,290.00/2,398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.44

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