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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.14, 3,291.73 and 1,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.14, 3,291.73 and 1,337.20 is: 1,845.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.14 : 3,291.73 = 1,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.14/3,291.73 = 1,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.14x = 3,291.73 × 1,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.14x = 4,401,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,689.78/2,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.47

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