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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.95, 3,292.59 and 1,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.95, 3,292.59 and 1,338 is: 1,846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.95 : 3,292.59 = 1,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.95/3,292.59 = 1,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.95x = 3,292.59 × 1,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.95x = 4,405,485.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,485.42/2,385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.43

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