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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.38, 3,311.13 and 1,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.38, 3,311.13 and 1,351.78 is: 1,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.38 : 3,311.13 = 1,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.38/3,311.13 = 1,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.38x = 3,311.13 × 1,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.38x = 4,475,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,919.31/2,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.45

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