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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.84, 5,259.42 and 1,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.84, 5,259.42 and 1,398.06 is: 2,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.84 : 5,259.42 = 1,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.84/5,259.42 = 1,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.84x = 5,259.42 × 1,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.84x = 7,352,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,984.73/3,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.16

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