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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.06, 3,291.12 and 1,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.06, 3,291.12 and 1,337.10 is: 1,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.06 : 3,291.12 = 1,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.06/3,291.12 = 1,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.06x = 3,291.12 × 1,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.06x = 4,400,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,556.55/2,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.05

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