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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.85, 3,307.65 and 1,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.85, 3,307.65 and 1,348.91 is: 1,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.85 : 3,307.65 = 1,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.85/3,307.65 = 1,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.85x = 3,307.65 × 1,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.85x = 4,461,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,725.37/2,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.50

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