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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.79, 3,296.38 and 1,326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.79, 3,296.38 and 1,326.49 is: 1,830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.79 : 3,296.38 = 1,326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.79/3,296.38 = 1,326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.79x = 3,296.38 × 1,326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.79x = 4,372,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,623.37/2,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.48

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