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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.35, 3,308.34 and 1,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.35, 3,308.34 and 1,349.41 is: 1,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.35 : 3,308.34 = 1,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.35/3,308.34 = 1,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.35x = 3,308.34 × 1,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.35x = 4,464,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,307.08/2,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.18

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