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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.63, 3,292.16 and 1,337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.63, 3,292.16 and 1,337.69 is: 1,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.63 : 3,292.16 = 1,337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.63/3,292.16 = 1,337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.63x = 3,292.16 × 1,337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.63x = 4,403,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,889.51/2,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.01

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