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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.73, 3,304.65 and 1,346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.73, 3,304.65 and 1,346.98 is: 1,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.73 : 3,304.65 = 1,346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.73/3,304.65 = 1,346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.73x = 3,304.65 × 1,346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.73x = 4,451,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,297.46/2,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.79

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