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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.76, 3,296.48 and 1,340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.76, 3,296.48 and 1,340.82 is: 1,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.76 : 3,296.48 = 1,340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.76/3,296.48 = 1,340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.76x = 3,296.48 × 1,340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.76x = 4,419,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419,986.31/2,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.33

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