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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.72, 3,276.36 and 1,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.72, 3,276.36 and 1,379.32 is: 1,903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.72 : 3,276.36 = 1,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.72/3,276.36 = 1,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.72x = 3,276.36 × 1,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.72x = 4,519,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,148.88/2,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.83

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