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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.80, 3,306.17 and 1,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.80, 3,306.17 and 1,347.86 is: 1,860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.80 : 3,306.17 = 1,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.80/3,306.17 = 1,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.80x = 3,306.17 × 1,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.80x = 4,456,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,231.03/2,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.02

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