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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.76, 3,295.26 and 1,339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.76, 3,295.26 and 1,339.98 is: 1,849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.76 : 3,295.26 = 1,339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.76/3,295.26 = 1,339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.76x = 3,295.26 × 1,339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.76x = 4,415,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,582.49/2,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.26

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