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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.52, 3,309.99 and 1,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.52, 3,309.99 and 1,404.38 is: 1,938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.52 : 3,309.99 = 1,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.52/3,309.99 = 1,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.52x = 3,309.99 × 1,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.52x = 4,648,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,483.76/2,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.06

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