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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598.60, 3,896.94 and 1,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598.60, 3,896.94 and 1,137 is: 1,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598.60 : 3,896.94 = 1,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598.60/3,896.94 = 1,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598.60x = 3,896.94 × 1,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598.60x = 4,430,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,820.78/2,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.08

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