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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.66, 3,296.28 and 1,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.66, 3,296.28 and 1,326.42 is: 1,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.66 : 3,296.28 = 1,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.66/3,296.28 = 1,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.66x = 3,296.28 × 1,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.66x = 4,372,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,251.72/2,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.42

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