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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.82, 3,598.23 and 936.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.82, 3,598.23 and 936.95 is: 1,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.82 : 3,598.23 = 936.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.82/3,598.23 = 936.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.82x = 3,598.23 × 936.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.82x = 3,371,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,361.64/2,398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.42

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