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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.52, 3,310 and 1,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.52, 3,310 and 1,350.60 is: 1,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.52 : 3,310 = 1,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.52/3,310 = 1,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.52x = 3,310 × 1,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.52x = 4,470,486
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,486/2,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.85

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