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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.26, 3,295.68 and 1,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.26, 3,295.68 and 1,340.40 is: 1,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.26 : 3,295.68 = 1,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.26/3,295.68 = 1,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.26x = 3,295.68 × 1,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.26x = 4,417,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,529.47/2,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.69

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