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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.59, 3,594.78 and 1,097.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.59, 3,594.78 and 1,097.19 is: 1,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.59 : 3,594.78 = 1,097.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.59/3,594.78 = 1,097.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.59x = 3,594.78 × 1,097.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.59x = 3,944,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,156.67/2,398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.36

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