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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.38, 3,690.56 and 2,398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.38, 3,690.56 and 2,398.41 is: 3,597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.38 : 3,690.56 = 2,398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.38/3,690.56 = 2,398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.38x = 3,690.56 × 2,398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.38x = 8,851,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,482.01/2,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.62

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