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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.45, 3,597.68 and 838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.45, 3,597.68 and 838.45 is: 1,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.45 : 3,597.68 = 838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.45/3,597.68 = 838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.45x = 3,597.68 × 838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.45x = 3,016,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,474.80/2,398.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.68

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