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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.66, 3,907.80 and 2,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.66, 3,907.80 and 2,398.50 is: 3,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.66 : 3,907.80 = 2,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.66/3,907.80 = 2,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.66x = 3,907.80 × 2,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.66x = 9,372,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372,858.30/2,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.50

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