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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.73, 3,307.48 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.73, 3,307.48 and 1,348.79 is: 1,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.73 : 3,307.48 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.73/3,307.48 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.73x = 3,307.48 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.73x = 4,461,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,089.21/2,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.33

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