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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.58, 5,396.86 and 2,280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.58, 5,396.86 and 2,280.37 is: 3,419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.58 : 5,396.86 = 2,280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.58/5,396.86 = 2,280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.58x = 5,396.86 × 2,280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.58x = 12,306,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306,837.64/3,598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.91

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