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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.62, 3,596.85 and 2,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.62, 3,596.85 and 2,323.02 is: 3,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.62 : 3,596.85 = 2,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.62/3,596.85 = 2,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.62x = 3,596.85 × 2,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.62x = 8,355,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355,554.49/2,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.48

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