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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.40, 3,595.29 and 1,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.40, 3,595.29 and 1,012.94 is: 1,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.40 : 3,595.29 = 1,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.40/3,595.29 = 1,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.40x = 3,595.29 × 1,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.40x = 3,641,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,813.05/2,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.44

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