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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.20, 2,007.15 and 1,184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.20, 2,007.15 and 1,184.11 is: 1,777.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.20 : 2,007.15 = 1,184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.20/2,007.15 = 1,184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.20x = 2,007.15 × 1,184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.20x = 2,376,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,686.39/1,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.36

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