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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.92, 3,298.32 and 1,828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.92, 3,298.32 and 1,828.39 is: 2,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.92 : 3,298.32 = 1,828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.92/3,298.32 = 1,828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.92x = 3,298.32 × 1,828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.92x = 6,030,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,607.06/2,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.40

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