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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.01, 3,291.48 and 1,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.01, 3,291.48 and 1,337.14 is: 1,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.01 : 3,291.48 = 1,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.01/3,291.48 = 1,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.01x = 3,291.48 × 1,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.01x = 4,401,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,169.57/2,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.35

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