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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.24, 3,898.44 and 1,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.24, 3,898.44 and 1,138.44 is: 1,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.24 : 3,898.44 = 1,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.24/3,898.44 = 1,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.24x = 3,898.44 × 1,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.24x = 4,438,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,140.03/2,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.13

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