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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.45, 3,311.46 and 1,337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.45, 3,311.46 and 1,337.18 is: 1,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.45 : 3,311.46 = 1,337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.45/3,311.46 = 1,337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.45x = 3,311.46 × 1,337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.45x = 4,428,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,018.08/2,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.43

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