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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.94, 3,357.51 and 1,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.94, 3,357.51 and 1,385.04 is: 1,911.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.94 : 3,357.51 = 1,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.94/3,357.51 = 1,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.94x = 3,357.51 × 1,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.94x = 4,650,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,285.65/2,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.39

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