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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.49, 3,309.88 and 1,350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.49, 3,309.88 and 1,350.55 is: 1,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.49 : 3,309.88 = 1,350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.49/3,309.88 = 1,350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.49x = 3,309.88 × 1,350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.49x = 4,470,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,158.43/2,398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.74

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