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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.76, 3,598.59 and 937.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.76, 3,598.59 and 937.82 is: 1,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.76 : 3,598.59 = 937.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.76/3,598.59 = 937.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.76x = 3,598.59 × 937.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.76x = 3,374,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,824.98/2,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.90

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