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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.10, 3,897.86 and 749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.10, 3,897.86 and 749.38 is: 1,124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.10 : 3,897.86 = 749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.10/3,897.86 = 749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.10x = 3,897.86 × 749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.10x = 2,920,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,978.33/2,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.27

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