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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.97, 3,291.28 and 1,337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.97, 3,291.28 and 1,337.03 is: 1,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.97 : 3,291.28 = 1,337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.97/3,291.28 = 1,337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.97x = 3,291.28 × 1,337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.97x = 4,400,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,544.98/2,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.12

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