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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.50, 3,309.94 and 1,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.50, 3,309.94 and 1,350.58 is: 1,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.50 : 3,309.94 = 1,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.50/3,309.94 = 1,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.50x = 3,309.94 × 1,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.50x = 4,470,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,338.77/2,398.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.81

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