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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.40, 3,291.82 and 1,337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.40, 3,291.82 and 1,337.56 is: 1,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.40 : 3,291.82 = 1,337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.40/3,291.82 = 1,337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.40x = 3,291.82 × 1,337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.40x = 4,403,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,006.76/2,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.81

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