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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.98, 3,598.65 and 755.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.98, 3,598.65 and 755.61 is: 1,133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.98 : 3,598.65 = 755.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.98/3,598.65 = 755.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.98x = 3,598.65 × 755.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.98x = 2,719,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,175.93/2,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.47

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