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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.42, 3,295.86 and 1,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.42, 3,295.86 and 1,326.17 is: 1,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.42 : 3,295.86 = 1,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.42/3,295.86 = 1,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.42x = 3,295.86 × 1,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.42x = 4,370,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,854.18/2,388.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.02

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