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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.32, 3,377.86 and 1,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.32, 3,377.86 and 1,385.94 is: 1,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.32 : 3,377.86 = 1,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.32/3,377.86 = 1,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.32x = 3,377.86 × 1,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.32x = 4,681,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,487.47/2,448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.13

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