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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.89, 3,307.83 and 1,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.89, 3,307.83 and 1,349.02 is: 1,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.89 : 3,307.83 = 1,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.89/3,307.83 = 1,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.89x = 3,307.83 × 1,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.89x = 4,462,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,328.83/2,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.72

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