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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.97, 3,309.20 and 1,403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.97, 3,309.20 and 1,403.06 is: 1,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.97 : 3,309.20 = 1,403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.97/3,309.20 = 1,403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.97x = 3,309.20 × 1,403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.97x = 4,643,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,009.71/2,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.22

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