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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.36, 3,911.40 and 2,398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.36, 3,911.40 and 2,398.41 is: 3,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.36 : 3,911.40 = 2,398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.36/3,911.40 = 2,398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.36x = 3,911.40 × 2,398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.36x = 9,381,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381,121.32/2,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.24

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