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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.74, 3,308.76 and 1,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.74, 3,308.76 and 1,349.87 is: 1,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.74 : 3,308.76 = 1,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.74/3,308.76 = 1,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.74x = 3,308.76 × 1,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.74x = 4,466,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,389.11/2,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.75

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