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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.62, 3,296.58 and 1,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.62, 3,296.58 and 1,504.40 is: 2,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.62 : 3,296.58 = 1,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.62/3,296.58 = 1,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.62x = 3,296.58 × 1,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.62x = 4,959,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,374.95/2,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.25

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