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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.58, 3,278.97 and 1,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.58, 3,278.97 and 1,381.32 is: 1,906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.58 : 3,278.97 = 1,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.58/3,278.97 = 1,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.58x = 3,278.97 × 1,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.58x = 4,529,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,306.84/2,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.61

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