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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.52 and 1,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.52 and 1,340.88 is: 1,850.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.56 : 3,296.52 = 1,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.56/3,296.52 = 1,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.56x = 3,296.52 × 1,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.56x = 4,420,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,237.74/2,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.59

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