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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.71, 3,599.87 and 1,101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.71, 3,599.87 and 1,101.09 is: 1,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.71 : 3,599.87 = 1,101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.71/3,599.87 = 1,101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.71x = 3,599.87 × 1,101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.71x = 3,963,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,775.35/2,398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.46

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