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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.54, 3,291.39 and 1,377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.54, 3,291.39 and 1,377.21 is: 1,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.54 : 3,291.39 = 1,377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.54/3,291.39 = 1,377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.54x = 3,291.39 × 1,377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.54x = 4,532,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,935.22/2,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.17

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