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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.25, 3,295.83 and 1,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.25, 3,295.83 and 1,340.38 is: 1,849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.25 : 3,295.83 = 1,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.25/3,295.83 = 1,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.25x = 3,295.83 × 1,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.25x = 4,417,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,664.62/2,388.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.75

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