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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.80, 3,596.34 and 1,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.80, 3,596.34 and 1,099.92 is: 1,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.80 : 3,596.34 = 1,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.80/3,596.34 = 1,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.80x = 3,596.34 × 1,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.80x = 3,955,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,686.29/2,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.03

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