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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.82, 3,309.00 and 1,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.82, 3,309.00 and 1,389.72 is: 1,917.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.82 : 3,309.00 = 1,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.82/3,309.00 = 1,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.82x = 3,309.00 × 1,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.82x = 4,598,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,601.25/2,397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.82

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