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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.16, 3,309.72 and 1,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.16, 3,309.72 and 1,691.12 is: 2,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.16 : 3,309.72 = 1,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.16/3,309.72 = 1,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.16x = 3,309.72 × 1,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.16x = 5,597,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,133.69/2,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.93

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