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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.73, 3,296.44 and 1,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.73, 3,296.44 and 1,340.80 is: 1,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.73 : 3,296.44 = 1,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.73/3,296.44 = 1,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.73x = 3,296.44 × 1,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.73x = 4,419,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,843.57/2,388.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.29

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