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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.97, 3,310.63 and 1,454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.97, 3,310.63 and 1,454.53 is: 2,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.97 : 3,310.63 = 1,454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.97/3,310.63 = 1,454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.97x = 3,310.63 × 1,454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.97x = 4,815,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,410.65/2,398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.28

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