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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.82, 3,278.34 and 1,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.82, 3,278.34 and 1,380.96 is: 1,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.82 : 3,278.34 = 1,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.82/3,278.34 = 1,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.82x = 3,278.34 × 1,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.82x = 4,527,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,256.41/2,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.56

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