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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.56, 3,304.48 and 1,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.56, 3,304.48 and 1,346.60 is: 1,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.56 : 3,304.48 = 1,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.56/3,304.48 = 1,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.56x = 3,304.48 × 1,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.56x = 4,449,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,812.77/2,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.30

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