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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.88, 3,307.95 and 1,401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.88, 3,307.95 and 1,401.93 is: 1,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.88 : 3,307.95 = 1,401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.88/3,307.95 = 1,401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.88x = 3,307.95 × 1,401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.88x = 4,637,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,514.34/2,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.81

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