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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.06, 3,306.57 and 1,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.06, 3,306.57 and 1,348.10 is: 1,860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.06 : 3,306.57 = 1,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.06/3,306.57 = 1,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.06x = 3,306.57 × 1,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.06x = 4,457,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,587.02/2,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.38

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