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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.36, 3,898.12 and 749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.36, 3,898.12 and 749.48 is: 1,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.36 : 3,898.12 = 749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.36/3,898.12 = 749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.36x = 3,898.12 × 749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.36x = 2,921,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,562.98/2,598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.39

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