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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.04, 3,311.38 and 1,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.04, 3,311.38 and 1,844 is: 2,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.04 : 3,311.38 = 1,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.04/3,311.38 = 1,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.04x = 3,311.38 × 1,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.04x = 6,106,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106,184.72/2,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.32

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