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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.99, 3,308.27 and 1,770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.99, 3,308.27 and 1,770.01 is: 2,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.99 : 3,308.27 = 1,770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.99/3,308.27 = 1,770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.99x = 3,308.27 × 1,770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.99x = 5,855,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,855,670.98/2,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.91

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