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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.55, 3,309.93 and 1,454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.55, 3,309.93 and 1,454.87 is: 2,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.55 : 3,309.93 = 1,454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.55/3,309.93 = 1,454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.55x = 3,309.93 × 1,454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.55x = 4,815,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,517.86/2,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.68

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