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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.53, 3,309.70 and 1,350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.53, 3,309.70 and 1,350.57 is: 1,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.53 : 3,309.70 = 1,350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.53/3,309.70 = 1,350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.53x = 3,309.70 × 1,350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.53x = 4,469,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,981.53/2,398.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.63

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