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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.27, 3,295.65 and 1,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.27, 3,295.65 and 1,340.25 is: 1,849.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.27 : 3,295.65 = 1,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.27/3,295.65 = 1,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.27x = 3,295.65 × 1,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.27x = 4,416,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,994.91/2,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.45

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