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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.74, 3,292.38 and 1,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.74, 3,292.38 and 1,337.78 is: 1,846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.74 : 3,292.38 = 1,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.74/3,292.38 = 1,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.74x = 3,292.38 × 1,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.74x = 4,404,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,480.12/2,385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.17

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