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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.68, 3,593.16 and 1,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.68, 3,593.16 and 1,242 is: 1,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.68 : 3,593.16 = 1,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.68/3,593.16 = 1,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.68x = 3,593.16 × 1,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.68x = 4,462,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,704.72/2,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.48

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