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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.83, 3,278.53 and 1,381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.83, 3,278.53 and 1,381.15 is: 1,905.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.83 : 3,278.53 = 1,381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.83/3,278.53 = 1,381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.83x = 3,278.53 × 1,381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.83x = 4,528,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,141.71/2,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.92

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