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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.52, 3,589.22 and 1,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.52, 3,589.22 and 1,741.16 is: 2,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.52 : 3,589.22 = 1,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.52/3,589.22 = 1,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.52x = 3,589.22 × 1,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.52x = 6,249,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,406.30/2,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.53

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