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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.61, 3,307.37 and 1,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.61, 3,307.37 and 1,334.40 is: 1,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.61 : 3,307.37 = 1,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.61/3,307.37 = 1,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.61x = 3,307.37 × 1,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.61x = 4,413,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,340.46/2,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.49

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