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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.89, 3,311.37 and 1,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.89, 3,311.37 and 1,774.44 is: 2,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.89 : 3,311.37 = 1,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.89/3,311.37 = 1,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.89x = 3,311.37 × 1,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.89x = 5,875,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,827.38/2,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.39

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