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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.83, 5,249.61 and 2,398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.83, 5,249.61 and 2,398.21 is: 3,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.83 : 5,249.61 = 2,398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.83/5,249.61 = 2,398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.83x = 5,249.61 × 2,398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.83x = 12,589,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,654.07/3,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.16

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