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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.20, 3,291.39 and 1,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.20, 3,291.39 and 1,337.06 is: 1,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.20 : 3,291.39 = 1,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.20/3,291.39 = 1,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.20x = 3,291.39 × 1,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.20x = 4,400,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,794.14/2,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.04

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