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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.42, 3,306.98 and 1,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.42, 3,306.98 and 1,348.28 is: 1,860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.42 : 3,306.98 = 1,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.42/3,306.98 = 1,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.42x = 3,306.98 × 1,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.42x = 4,458,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,726.65/2,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.58

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