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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.08, 3,898.94 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.08, 3,898.94 and 2,368.44 is: 3,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.08 : 3,898.94 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.08/3,898.94 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.08x = 3,898.94 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.08x = 9,234,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,393.61/2,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.32

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