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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.93, 3,308.91 and 1,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.93, 3,308.91 and 1,768.80 is: 2,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.93 : 3,308.91 = 1,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.93/3,308.91 = 1,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.93x = 3,308.91 × 1,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.93x = 5,852,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,780.97/2,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.76

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