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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.93, 3,276 and 1,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.93, 3,276 and 1,379.25 is: 1,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.93 : 3,276 = 1,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.93/3,276 = 1,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.93x = 3,276 × 1,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.93x = 4,518,423
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,423/2,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.35

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