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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.26, 3,309.32 and 1,335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.26, 3,309.32 and 1,335.86 is: 1,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.26 : 3,309.32 = 1,335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.26/3,309.32 = 1,335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.26x = 3,309.32 × 1,335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.26x = 4,420,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,775.01/2,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.33

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