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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.94, 3,310.57 and 1,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.94, 3,310.57 and 1,351 is: 1,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.94 : 3,310.57 = 1,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.94/3,310.57 = 1,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.94x = 3,310.57 × 1,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.94x = 4,472,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,580.07/2,398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.40

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