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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.64, 3,308.82 and 1,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.64, 3,308.82 and 1,349.72 is: 1,862.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.64 : 3,308.82 = 1,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.64/3,308.82 = 1,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.64x = 3,308.82 × 1,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.64x = 4,465,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,980.53/2,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.66

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