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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.42, 3,291.81 and 1,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.42, 3,291.81 and 1,337.49 is: 1,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.42 : 3,291.81 = 1,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.42/3,291.81 = 1,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.42x = 3,291.81 × 1,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.42x = 4,402,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,759.97/2,385.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.69

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