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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.34, 3,291.06 and 1,337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.34, 3,291.06 and 1,337.38 is: 1,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.34 : 3,291.06 = 1,337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.34/3,291.06 = 1,337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.34x = 3,291.06 × 1,337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.34x = 4,401,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,397.82/2,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.19

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