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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.02, 3,307.70 and 1,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.02, 3,307.70 and 1,348.88 is: 1,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.02 : 3,307.70 = 1,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.02/3,307.70 = 1,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.02x = 3,307.70 × 1,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.02x = 4,461,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,677.21/2,397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.35

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