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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.04, 3,291.96 and 1,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.04, 3,291.96 and 1,337.88 is: 1,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.04 : 3,291.96 = 1,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.04/3,291.96 = 1,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.04x = 3,291.96 × 1,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.04x = 4,404,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,247.44/2,386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.84

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