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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.41, 3,308.52 and 1,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.41, 3,308.52 and 1,335.18 is: 1,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.41 : 3,308.52 = 1,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.41/3,308.52 = 1,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.41x = 3,308.52 × 1,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.41x = 4,417,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,472.92/2,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.60

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