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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.24, 3,277.26 and 1,379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.24, 3,277.26 and 1,379.92 is: 1,903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.24 : 3,277.26 = 1,379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.24/3,277.26 = 1,379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.24x = 3,277.26 × 1,379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.24x = 4,522,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,356.62/2,375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.96

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