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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.34, 3,296.08 and 1,326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.34, 3,296.08 and 1,326.16 is: 1,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.34 : 3,296.08 = 1,326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.34/3,296.08 = 1,326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.34x = 3,296.08 × 1,326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.34x = 4,371,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,129.45/2,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.20

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