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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.57, 3,292.08 and 1,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.57, 3,292.08 and 1,337.64 is: 1,845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.57 : 3,292.08 = 1,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.57/3,292.08 = 1,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.57x = 3,292.08 × 1,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.57x = 4,403,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,617.89/2,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.94

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