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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.44, 3,295.86 and 1,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.44, 3,295.86 and 1,340.30 is: 1,849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.44 : 3,295.86 = 1,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.44/3,295.86 = 1,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.44x = 3,295.86 × 1,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.44x = 4,417,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,444.37/2,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.51

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