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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.24, 3,291.66 and 1,337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.24, 3,291.66 and 1,337.31 is: 1,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.24 : 3,291.66 = 1,337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.24/3,291.66 = 1,337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.24x = 3,291.66 × 1,337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.24x = 4,401,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,969.83/2,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.50

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