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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.24, 3,309.76 and 1,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.24, 3,309.76 and 1,350.40 is: 1,863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.24 : 3,309.76 = 1,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.24/3,309.76 = 1,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.24x = 3,309.76 × 1,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.24x = 4,469,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,499.90/2,398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.66

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