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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.57, 3,598.27 and 1,100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.57, 3,598.27 and 1,100.15 is: 1,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.57 : 3,598.27 = 1,100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.57/3,598.27 = 1,100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.57x = 3,598.27 × 1,100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.57x = 3,958,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,631.24/2,398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.41

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