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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.47, 3,598.25 and 938.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.47, 3,598.25 and 938.04 is: 1,407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.47 : 3,598.25 = 938.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.47/3,598.25 = 938.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.47x = 3,598.25 × 938.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.47x = 3,375,297.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,297.74/2,398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.27

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