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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.09, 3,308.45 and 1,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.09, 3,308.45 and 1,349.16 is: 1,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.09 : 3,308.45 = 1,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.09/3,308.45 = 1,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.09x = 3,308.45 × 1,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.09x = 4,463,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,609.25/2,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.09

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