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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.81, 3,292.44 and 1,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.81, 3,292.44 and 1,337.90 is: 1,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.81 : 3,292.44 = 1,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.81/3,292.44 = 1,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.81x = 3,292.44 × 1,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.81x = 4,404,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,955.48/2,385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.31

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