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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.83, 3,277.26 and 1,380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.83, 3,277.26 and 1,380.95 is: 1,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.83 : 3,277.26 = 1,380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.83/3,277.26 = 1,380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.83x = 3,277.26 × 1,380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.83x = 4,525,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,728.10/2,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.90

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