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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.93, 3,598.53 and 1,165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.93, 3,598.53 and 1,165.79 is: 1,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.93 : 3,598.53 = 1,165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.93/3,598.53 = 1,165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.93x = 3,598.53 × 1,165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.93x = 4,195,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,134.91/2,399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.02

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