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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.64, 3,594.72 and 1,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.64, 3,594.72 and 1,245.20 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.64 : 3,594.72 = 1,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.64/3,594.72 = 1,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.64x = 3,594.72 × 1,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.64x = 4,476,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,145.34/2,398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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