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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.41, 3,309.76 and 1,350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.41, 3,309.76 and 1,350.47 is: 1,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.41 : 3,309.76 = 1,350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.41/3,309.76 = 1,350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.41x = 3,309.76 × 1,350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.41x = 4,469,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,741.55/2,398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.63

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