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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.52, 3,296.33 and 1,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.52, 3,296.33 and 1,326.38 is: 1,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.52 : 3,296.33 = 1,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.52/3,296.33 = 1,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.52x = 3,296.33 × 1,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.52x = 4,372,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,168.05/2,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.49

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