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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.90, 3,596.04 and 1,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.90, 3,596.04 and 1,013.44 is: 1,519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.90 : 3,596.04 = 1,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.90/3,596.04 = 1,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.90x = 3,596.04 × 1,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.90x = 3,644,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,370.78/2,398.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.19

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