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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.62, 3,304.72 and 1,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.62, 3,304.72 and 1,346.76 is: 1,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.62 : 3,304.72 = 1,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.62/3,304.72 = 1,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.62x = 3,304.72 × 1,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.62x = 4,450,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,664.71/2,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.61

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