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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.88, 3,279.02 and 1,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.88, 3,279.02 and 1,328 is: 1,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.88 : 3,279.02 = 1,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.88/3,279.02 = 1,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.88x = 3,279.02 × 1,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.88x = 4,354,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,538.56/2,375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.81

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