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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.95, 3,310.49 and 1,351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.95, 3,310.49 and 1,351.01 is: 1,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.95 : 3,310.49 = 1,351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.95/3,310.49 = 1,351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.95x = 3,310.49 × 1,351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.95x = 4,472,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,516.75/2,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.36

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