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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.80, 3,599.25 and 839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.80, 3,599.25 and 839.92 is: 1,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.80 : 3,599.25 = 839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.80/3,599.25 = 839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.80x = 3,599.25 × 839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.80x = 3,023,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,086.86/2,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.25

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