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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.05, 3,295.46 and 1,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.05, 3,295.46 and 1,340.09 is: 1,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.05 : 3,295.46 = 1,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.05/3,295.46 = 1,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.05x = 3,295.46 × 1,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.05x = 4,416,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,199.86/2,388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.30

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