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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.24, 3,295.80 and 1,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.24, 3,295.80 and 1,340.28 is: 1,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.24 : 3,295.80 = 1,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.24/3,295.80 = 1,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.24x = 3,295.80 × 1,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.24x = 4,417,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,294.82/2,388.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.60

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