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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.27, 3,291.51 and 1,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.27, 3,291.51 and 1,337.25 is: 1,845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.27 : 3,291.51 = 1,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.27/3,291.51 = 1,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.27x = 3,291.51 × 1,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.27x = 4,401,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,571.75/2,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.31

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