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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.68, 3,296.34 and 1,340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.68, 3,296.34 and 1,340.84 is: 1,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.68 : 3,296.34 = 1,340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.68/3,296.34 = 1,340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.68x = 3,296.34 × 1,340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.68x = 4,419,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,864.53/2,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.34

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