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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.80, 3,592.99 and 1,163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.80, 3,592.99 and 1,163.61 is: 1,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.80 : 3,592.99 = 1,163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.80/3,592.99 = 1,163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.80x = 3,592.99 × 1,163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.80x = 4,180,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,839.09/2,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.89

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