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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.38, 5,396.76 and 2,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.38, 5,396.76 and 2,348.58 is: 3,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.38 : 5,396.76 = 2,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.38/5,396.76 = 2,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.38x = 5,396.76 × 2,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.38x = 12,674,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,674,722.60/3,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.34

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