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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.49, 3,309.79 and 1,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.49, 3,309.79 and 1,350.62 is: 1,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.49 : 3,309.79 = 1,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.49/3,309.79 = 1,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.49x = 3,309.79 × 1,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.49x = 4,470,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,268.57/2,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.78

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