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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.21, 3,308.13 and 1,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.21, 3,308.13 and 1,334.96 is: 1,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.21 : 3,308.13 = 1,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.21/3,308.13 = 1,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.21x = 3,308.13 × 1,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.21x = 4,416,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,204.68/2,397.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.23

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