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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.93, 3,308.91 and 1,401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.93, 3,308.91 and 1,401.89 is: 1,935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.93 : 3,308.91 = 1,401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.93/3,308.91 = 1,401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.93x = 3,308.91 × 1,401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.93x = 4,638,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,727.84/2,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.28

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