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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.49, 3,307.14 and 1,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.49, 3,307.14 and 1,334.24 is: 1,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.49 : 3,307.14 = 1,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.49/3,307.14 = 1,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.49x = 3,307.14 × 1,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.49x = 4,412,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,518.47/2,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.24

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