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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.36, 3,277.43 and 1,380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.36, 3,277.43 and 1,380.05 is: 1,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.36 : 3,277.43 = 1,380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.36/3,277.43 = 1,380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.36x = 3,277.43 × 1,380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.36x = 4,523,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,004.33/2,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.13

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