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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.96, 3,310.44 and 1,404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.96, 3,310.44 and 1,404.34 is: 1,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.96 : 3,310.44 = 1,404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.96/3,310.44 = 1,404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.96x = 3,310.44 × 1,404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.96x = 4,648,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,983.31/2,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.92

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