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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.31, 3,295.63 and 1,326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.31, 3,295.63 and 1,326.00 is: 1,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.31 : 3,295.63 = 1,326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.31/3,295.63 = 1,326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.31x = 3,295.63 × 1,326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.31x = 4,369,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,994.68/2,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.74

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