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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.08, 3,295.60 and 1,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.08, 3,295.60 and 1,456 is: 2,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.08 : 3,295.60 = 1,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.08/3,295.60 = 1,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.08x = 3,295.60 × 1,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.08x = 4,798,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,393.60/2,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.31

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