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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.55, 3,304.36 and 1,346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.55, 3,304.36 and 1,346.61 is: 1,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.55 : 3,304.36 = 1,346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.55/3,304.36 = 1,346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.55x = 3,304.36 × 1,346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.55x = 4,449,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,684.22/2,394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.25

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