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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.18, 3,295.38 and 1,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.18, 3,295.38 and 1,340.24 is: 1,849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.18 : 3,295.38 = 1,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.18/3,295.38 = 1,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.18x = 3,295.38 × 1,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.18x = 4,416,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,600.09/2,388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.36

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