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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.83, 3,309 and 1,349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.83, 3,309 and 1,349.89 is: 1,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.83 : 3,309 = 1,349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.83/3,309 = 1,349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.83x = 3,309 × 1,349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.83x = 4,466,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,786.01/2,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.85

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