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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.59, 3,750.60 and 2,398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.59, 3,750.60 and 2,398.26 is: 3,601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.59 : 3,750.60 = 2,398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.59/3,750.60 = 2,398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.59x = 3,750.60 × 2,398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.59x = 8,994,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,913.96/2,497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.44

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