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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.26, 3,598.97 and 1,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.26, 3,598.97 and 1,305.90 is: 1,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.26 : 3,598.97 = 1,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.26/3,598.97 = 1,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.26x = 3,598.97 × 1,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.26x = 4,699,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,888.39/2,404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.82

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