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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.88, 3,295.08 and 1,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.88, 3,295.08 and 1,340.01 is: 1,849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.88 : 3,295.08 = 1,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.88/3,295.08 = 1,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.88x = 3,295.08 × 1,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.88x = 4,415,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,440.15/2,387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.10

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