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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.68, 3,598.98 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.68, 3,598.98 and 1,301.76 is: 1,953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.68 : 3,598.98 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.68/3,598.98 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.68x = 3,598.98 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.68x = 4,685,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,008.20/2,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.16

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