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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.44, 3,309.63 and 1,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.44, 3,309.63 and 1,601.23 is: 2,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.44 : 3,309.63 = 1,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.44/3,309.63 = 1,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.44x = 3,309.63 × 1,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.44x = 5,299,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,478.84/2,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.47

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