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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.13, 3,295.64 and 1,340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.13, 3,295.64 and 1,340.13 is: 1,849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.13 : 3,295.64 = 1,340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.13/3,295.64 = 1,340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.13x = 3,295.64 × 1,340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.13x = 4,416,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,586.03/2,388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.39

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