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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.96, 3,306.41 and 1,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.96, 3,306.41 and 1,348 is: 1,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.96 : 3,306.41 = 1,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.96/3,306.41 = 1,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.96x = 3,306.41 × 1,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.96x = 4,457,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,033.94/2,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.23

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