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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.38, 3,291.84 and 1,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.38, 3,291.84 and 1,337.46 is: 1,845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.38 : 3,291.84 = 1,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.38/3,291.84 = 1,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.38x = 3,291.84 × 1,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.38x = 4,402,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,704.33/2,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.71

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