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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.82, 3,296.58 and 1,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.82, 3,296.58 and 1,340.89 is: 1,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.82 : 3,296.58 = 1,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.82/3,296.58 = 1,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.82x = 3,296.58 × 1,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.82x = 4,420,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,351.16/2,388.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.43

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