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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.80, 3,304.59 and 1,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.80, 3,304.59 and 1,346.84 is: 1,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.80 : 3,304.59 = 1,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.80/3,304.59 = 1,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.80x = 3,304.59 × 1,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.80x = 4,450,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,754.00/2,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.51

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