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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.72, 3,308.86 and 1,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.72, 3,308.86 and 1,349.76 is: 1,862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.72 : 3,308.86 = 1,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.72/3,308.86 = 1,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.72x = 3,308.86 × 1,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.72x = 4,466,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,166.87/2,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.67

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