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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.72, 3,597.66 and 1,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.72, 3,597.66 and 1,100.08 is: 1,649.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.72 : 3,597.66 = 1,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.72/3,597.66 = 1,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.72x = 3,597.66 × 1,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.72x = 3,957,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,713.81/2,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.93

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