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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397, 3,308.04 and 1,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397, 3,308.04 and 1,465.68 is: 2,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397 : 3,308.04 = 1,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397/3,308.04 = 1,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397x = 3,308.04 × 1,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397x = 4,848,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,528.07/2,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.75

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