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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.83, 3,308.98 and 1,402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.83, 3,308.98 and 1,402.91 is: 1,936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.83 : 3,308.98 = 1,402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.83/3,308.98 = 1,402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.83x = 3,308.98 × 1,402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.83x = 4,642,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,201.13/2,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.00

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