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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.20, 3,308.29 and 1,349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.20, 3,308.29 and 1,349.33 is: 1,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.20 : 3,308.29 = 1,349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.20/3,308.29 = 1,349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.20x = 3,308.29 × 1,349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.20x = 4,463,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,974.95/2,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.16

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