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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.92, 3,309.01 and 1,335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.92, 3,309.01 and 1,335.62 is: 1,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.92 : 3,309.01 = 1,335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.92/3,309.01 = 1,335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.92x = 3,309.01 × 1,335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.92x = 4,419,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,592.38/2,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.10

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