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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.61, 3,292.12 and 1,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.61, 3,292.12 and 1,337.67 is: 1,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.61 : 3,292.12 = 1,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.61/3,292.12 = 1,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.61x = 3,292.12 × 1,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.61x = 4,403,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,770.16/2,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.97

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