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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.52, 3,308.72 and 1,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.52, 3,308.72 and 1,335.28 is: 1,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.52 : 3,308.72 = 1,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.52/3,308.72 = 1,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.52x = 3,308.72 × 1,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.52x = 4,418,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,067.64/2,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.77

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