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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.37, 3,308.24 and 1,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.37, 3,308.24 and 1,349.50 is: 1,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.37 : 3,308.24 = 1,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.37/3,308.24 = 1,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.37x = 3,308.24 × 1,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.37x = 4,464,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,446.59/2,397.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.23

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