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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.39, 3,309.90 and 1,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.39, 3,309.90 and 1,350.52 is: 1,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.39 : 3,309.90 = 1,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.39/3,309.90 = 1,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.39x = 3,309.90 × 1,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.39x = 4,470,086.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,086.15/2,398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.79

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