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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.60, 3,598.14 and 859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.60, 3,598.14 and 859.24 is: 1,288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.60 : 3,598.14 = 859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.60/3,598.14 = 859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.60x = 3,598.14 × 859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.60x = 3,091,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,665.81/2,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.95

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