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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.43, 3,308.34 and 1,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.43, 3,308.34 and 1,349.29 is: 1,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.43 : 3,308.34 = 1,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.43/3,308.34 = 1,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.43x = 3,308.34 × 1,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.43x = 4,463,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,910.08/2,397.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.96

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