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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.68 and 1,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.56, 3,296.68 and 1,340.56 is: 1,850.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.56 : 3,296.68 = 1,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.56/3,296.68 = 1,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.56x = 3,296.68 × 1,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.56x = 4,419,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,397.34/2,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.24

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