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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.31, 3,309.69 and 1,403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.31, 3,309.69 and 1,403.39 is: 1,936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.31 : 3,309.69 = 1,403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.31/3,309.69 = 1,403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.31x = 3,309.69 × 1,403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.31x = 4,644,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,769.30/2,398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.69

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