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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.56, 3,278.48 and 1,380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.56, 3,278.48 and 1,380.78 is: 1,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.56 : 3,278.48 = 1,380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.56/3,278.48 = 1,380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.56x = 3,278.48 × 1,380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.56x = 4,526,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,845.59/2,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.59

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