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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.78, 3,292.37 and 1,337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.78, 3,292.37 and 1,337.85 is: 1,846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.78 : 3,292.37 = 1,337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.78/3,292.37 = 1,337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.78x = 3,292.37 × 1,337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.78x = 4,404,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,690.52/2,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.23

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