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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.77, 3,308.88 and 1,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.77, 3,308.88 and 1,349.83 is: 1,862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.77 : 3,308.88 = 1,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.77/3,308.88 = 1,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.77x = 3,308.88 × 1,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.77x = 4,466,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,425.49/2,397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.74

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