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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.91, 3,307.68 and 1,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.91, 3,307.68 and 1,348.95 is: 1,861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.91 : 3,307.68 = 1,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.91/3,307.68 = 1,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.91x = 3,307.68 × 1,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.91x = 4,461,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,894.94/2,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.52

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