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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.30, 3,306.66 and 1,348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.30, 3,306.66 and 1,348.34 is: 1,860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.30 : 3,306.66 = 1,348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.30/3,306.66 = 1,348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.30x = 3,306.66 × 1,348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.30x = 4,458,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,501.94/2,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.58

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