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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.11, 3,295.60 and 1,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.11, 3,295.60 and 1,340.17 is: 1,849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.11 : 3,295.60 = 1,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.11/3,295.60 = 1,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.11x = 3,295.60 × 1,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.11x = 4,416,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,652.66/2,388.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.44

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