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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.92, 3,291.24 and 1,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.92, 3,291.24 and 1,337.32 is: 1,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.92 : 3,291.24 = 1,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.92/3,291.24 = 1,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.92x = 3,291.24 × 1,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.92x = 4,401,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,441.08/2,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.53

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