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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.91, 3,292.56 and 1,337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.91, 3,292.56 and 1,337.97 is: 1,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.91 : 3,292.56 = 1,337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.91/3,292.56 = 1,337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.91x = 3,292.56 × 1,337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.91x = 4,405,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,346.50/2,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.40

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