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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.80, 3,311.20 and 1,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.80, 3,311.20 and 1,404.52 is: 1,938.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.80 : 3,311.20 = 1,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.80/3,311.20 = 1,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.80x = 3,311.20 × 1,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.80x = 4,650,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,646.62/2,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.74

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