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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.72, 3,304.67 and 1,346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.72, 3,304.67 and 1,346.78 is: 1,858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.72 : 3,304.67 = 1,346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.72/3,304.67 = 1,346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.72x = 3,304.67 × 1,346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.72x = 4,450,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,664.99/2,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.53

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