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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.23, 3,309.15 and 1,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.23, 3,309.15 and 1,350.30 is: 1,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.23 : 3,309.15 = 1,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.23/3,309.15 = 1,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.23x = 3,309.15 × 1,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.23x = 4,468,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,345.25/2,398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.18

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