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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.99, 3,309.14 and 1,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.99, 3,309.14 and 1,335.72 is: 1,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.99 : 3,309.14 = 1,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.99/3,309.14 = 1,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.99x = 3,309.14 × 1,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.99x = 4,420,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,087.82/2,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.25

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