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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.80, 3,308.92 and 1,349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.80, 3,308.92 and 1,349.86 is: 1,862.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.80 : 3,308.92 = 1,349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.80/3,308.92 = 1,349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.80x = 3,308.92 × 1,349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.80x = 4,466,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,578.75/2,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.78

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