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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.96, 3,292.26 and 1,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.96, 3,292.26 and 1,337.80 is: 1,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.96 : 3,292.26 = 1,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.96/3,292.26 = 1,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.96x = 3,292.26 × 1,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.96x = 4,404,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,385.43/2,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.96

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