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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.96, 3,309.48 and 1,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.96, 3,309.48 and 1,350 is: 1,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.96 : 3,309.48 = 1,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.96/3,309.48 = 1,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.96x = 3,309.48 × 1,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.96x = 4,467,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,798/2,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.17

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